2018 Map of Walti Hot Springs

About this map

Walti Hot Springs emerges as a focal point in this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Lander and Eureka Counties. The terrain is dominated by the northern reaches of the Simpson Park Mountains, culminating at the high point of McClusky Peak. This arid environment is defined by its vital water sources, from the intermittent flow of McClusky Cr to several named seeps including Rye Patch Spring, Mud Spring, and Potato Spring. A network of unpaved desert routes like the Grass Val-Cortez-Crescent Rd and Alpha Tonkin Rd provide access through the complex drainage systems of Pat Canyon and Sage Hen Canyon. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin distribution of resources, where named springs and canyons served as critical landmarks for ranchers and travelers moving between the valleys.