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2021 Map of Walti Hot Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Walti Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Walti Hot Springs serves as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape, situated along the border of Lander and Eureka counties. The topography is dominated by the northern reaches of the Simpson Park Mountains, where McClusky Peak rises above several named drainages and canyons. The distribution of water sources is critical in this arid environment, marked by numerous isolated springs including Potato Spring, Sage Hen Spring, and Rye Patch Spring.

Evidence of historical transit is visible through the primitive road network, featuring the Grass Val-Cortez-Crescent Rd and Alpha Tonkin Rd. These routes track the natural contours of the land, navigating between the peaks and through corridors like Pat Canyon and Sage Hen Canyon. The map illustrates a remote cattle-ranching and mining region where the placement of seasonal water and mountain passes dictated the layout of early Nevada settlements and travel corridors.