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1968 Map of Wells Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Wells Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Windermere Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada, anchored by the prominent Wells Peak. This late-1960s survey records a network of vital water sources essential for survival and livestock in this arid environment, ranging from Town Cr Spring in the northwest to Summit Springs and Cricket Spring further north. These natural seeps are complemented by man-made infrastructure like Wrights Well, Ralphs Well, and a simple Well located near the mountainside.

Transportation through this territory is defined by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which skirts the western and southern edges of the hills. The map highlights the reliance on primitive transport routes, with numerous Jeep Trails and unnamed Trails threading through the canyons. Industrial activity is minimal but present, evidenced by a Quarry located near the railway tracks, while seasonal drainages like Cricket Creek and Independence Creek define the local topography.