2014 Map of Wildhorse Spring

About this map

The West Humboldt Range dominates this portion of the Great Basin, where steep topographic contours descend into the arid desert flats of Churchill and Pershing counties. A critical water source in this high-desert environment, Wildhorse Spring sits tucked within the western slopes of the range, likely serving as a vital waypoint for travelers and livestock moving through the region. Along the eastern edge of the mountains, the ephemeral Packard Wash carves a drainage path through the sagebrush towards the lower valley floors. Transportation in this sparsely populated area is limited to rugged routes like E Reservation Rd, which skirts the northwestern foothills. This 2014 survey captures the intersection of public land survey sections across four townships, illustrating a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and the sparse distribution of life-sustaining water sources.