2018 Map of Wells Peak

About this map

Wells Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Windermere Hills of northeastern Nevada. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by its vital water sources, where numerous named springs serve as critical landmarks across the arid terrain. From Wilson Spring and Cricket Spring in the north to Quillet Spring further south, these locations highlight the hydraulic history and land-use patterns of the Great Basin. Small drainages like Town Cr and Rabbit Cr flow through the valleys, following seasonal patterns that have dictated movement through this part of Elko County for generations. The map's detailed grid work and topographic contours provide a clear view of the complex ridges and ravines that characterize the high desert environment east of the town of Wells.