2014 Map of Wenban Spring

About this map

Mt Caetano and Bald Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape in central Nevada, where water sources are the primary markers of human and livestock activity. The map reveals a dense network of named springs, many bearing identifiers that suggest organized ranching or grazing divisions, such as Goyeneche Spring Number Seven and the uniquely named Spaghetti Number One Spring. These water points, including Wenban Spring and Woods Spring, were essential for survival in the arid terrain between Copper Canyon and the eastern edge of Grass Valley.