2012 Map of Worthington Peak SW

About this map

Hecker Dry Lake dominates the central landscape of this Nevada basin, where the arid geography is punctuated only by rare water sources. The map captures a high-desert environment in Lincoln County characterized by drainage patterns that converge upon dry basins rather than perennial rivers. Scattered through this desert floor are essential water points such as Rose Spring to the north, Shadow Spring further south, and the man-made Apple Reservoir near the lower margin. These isolated hydrological features dictate the path of several unpaved routes and four-wheel-drive trails that traverse the area, revealing the historical and contemporary importance of reliable water for ranching and travel in this remote part of the Great Basin.