United States

Mormon Well Spring

Historic spring site in Nevada, USA

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Mormon Well Spring is an area located in the United States' Desert National Wildlife Range that was used from around 1900–1924 for ranching. 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).

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National Register listing

December 24, 1974

Indigenous use begins

1000 AD

Ranching period

c. 1900–1924

End of extensive Native use

1900 AD

Classification

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Animal Husbandry Features

Livestock Enclosures
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Water Management Features

Wells
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United States

Coordinates

36.64° N, -115.10° E