2018 Map of White Rock Creek

About this map

The Egan Range dominates the western half of this map, dropping away into the expansive Steptoe Valley to the east. This transition from high mountain slopes to valley floor is defined by a series of critical water sources, including Little White Rock Spring, Quaky Spring, and White Rock Spring. These perennial points allowed for human activity in a high-desert environment, as evidenced by the drainage names like Cattle Camp Wash and Horse Camp Wash, which suggest a long-standing history of ranching and livestock movement through the area. White Pine Co Road 45 serves as the primary north-south artery through the valley floor. To the south, Basque Canyon provides a named landmark within the foothills, while White Rock Cr drains the central heights, showing the natural hydrologic flow that guided early paths and current boundaries.