2012 Map of Wheatgrass Spring

About this map

Wheatgrass Spring and its surrounding drainage network define this high-desert pocket of Lincoln County, where the availability of water dictated the movement of people and livestock. This 2012 survey highlights a cluster of vital watering points, including Rattlesnake Spring to the north and the nearby Pace Spring, which were essential landmarks for any activity in this arid terrain. The landscape is carved by the Wheatgrass Wash, a prominent dry bed that serves as the primary topographical artery through the area. Other isolated water sources like Red Rock Spring and Mustang Spring suggest the precarious nature of early ranching or travel routes, where these specific, named points provided the only reliable relief in an otherwise challenging environment. The map offers a precise view of the topography before any modern large-scale development altered these traditional landmarks.