2014 Map of Wells

About this map

Wells serves as a critical northeastern Nevada crossroads, situated where the Humboldt River begins its long journey westward. This 2014 survey captures the community at the base of the Wood Hills, showcasing a transportation network that evolved from early trails to a modern junction of highways and rails. The town's grid is dense with historic street names like Starr Ave and Wells Ave, while the surrounding landscape transitions into the wide expanse of Town Creek Flat. To the north, the Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field and the road toward the old settlement of Metropolis hint at the area's agricultural and aviation history. Water remains a defining feature of this arid basin, represented by the Wells City Water Reservoir and the isolated Railroad Spring tucked into the western slopes, providing essential resources for the settlement and the ranching lands of Clover Valley to the south.