Mormon Well Spring
Mormon Well Spring is located in the Desert National Wildlife Range and was used from around 1900–1924 for ranching.[1] It is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. Nearby is Corn Creek Campsite, another listed historic place.
Mormon Well Spring | |
| Location | N of Las Vegas on Mormon Spring |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001143 |
| Added to NRHP | December 24, 1974 |
Currently the spring is used to provide water for animals using structures provided by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).[2]
History
Long prior to its ranching use, the site has indications of Native American use, by such as the Southern Paiute people, from 1000 AD to 1900 AD.[3]
The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1974.[4]
References
- "Mormon Well (6,300 to 6,450 ft)". Archived from the original on 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- "The Mormon Well Road Tour Route)". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- "NEVADA - Clark County - Vacant / Not In Use". Retrieved 2007-03-18.
- "Nevada Entries in the National Register of Historic Places". Archived from the original on 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2007-03-18.
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