1987 Map of Wildhorse Spring

About this map

West Humboldt Range topography dominates this 1980s landscape, revealing a high-desert environment defined by mining exploration and ephemeral water sources. The western slopes are dotted with numerous Prospect sites and a prominent Open Pit Mine, indicating the intense geological interest in these mountains during the late 20th century. Toward the southeast, the terrain descends sharply into the Carson Sink, where the environment transitions to Sand Dunes and the broad, arid expanse of a Dry Lake. This survey captures the precarious balance of the Great Basin, where named reliable water such as Wildhorse Spring served as vital landmarks for those traversing the rugged gap between the peaks and the sink. The presence of the Packard Wash and various Prospects suggests a landscape shaped by both seasonal runoff and the persistent search for mineral wealth along the Pershing and Churchill county line.