Sulphur Spring Range facts for kids

The Sulphur Spring Range is a group of mountains in east-central Nevada, a state in the United States. These mountains are mostly in Eureka County. They are located northeast of the Roberts Mountains. To their west are the Diamond Valley and Diamond Mountains.

The range stretches from north to south. Its highest point is an unnamed peak that reaches 8,373 feet (2,552 meters) high. Part of the range also extends into Elko County at its northeast end.

What's in a Name?

The Sulphur Spring Range got its name because of special mineral springs in the area. These springs have a lot of sulphur mixed into their water. This gives them a unique smell, like rotten eggs!

Who Manages the Land?

Most of the Sulphur Spring Range, about 80.7%, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This is a government agency that takes care of public lands. The remaining 19.3% of the land in the range is owned by private individuals or groups.

Animals of the Sulphur Spring Range

Many different animals make their home in these mountains. You can find several types of small mammals here.

Mammals

• The long-tailed vole is a small rodent with a long tail.
• The Great Basin pocket mouse is a tiny mouse that carries food in its cheek pouches.
• The deer mouse is a common mouse known for its large eyes and ears.

Birds and Reptiles

Besides mammals, other interesting creatures live here.

• The golden eagle is a large, powerful bird of prey. It soars high above the mountains looking for food.
• The Mojave Desert sidewinder is a type of rattlesnake. It moves across the sand in a unique sideways motion.

Plants of the Sulphur Spring Range

The mountains are also home to specific types of trees that can handle the dry conditions.

Common Trees

• The Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma) is a hardy tree with scale-like leaves.
• The single-leaf pinyon (Pinus monophylla) is a small pine tree. It is special because its needles grow one by one, not in bundles.