Mormon Well Spring
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| Mormon Well Spring | |
|---|---|
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location: | N of Las Vegas on Mormon Spring |
| Nearest city: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Added to NRHP: | December 24, 1974 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 74001143 |
| Governing body: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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.
Currently the spring is used to provide water for animals using structures provided by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).[2]
[edit] History
Prior to its ranching use, the site had indications of other uses from 1000 AD to 1900 AD.[3]
The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1974.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Mormon Well (6,300 to 6,450 ft). Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
- ^ The Mormon Well Road Tour Route). Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
- ^ NEVADA - Clark County - Vacant / Not In Use. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
- ^ Nevada Entries in the National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
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