three water troughs in the northern california high desert

nevada summer american antelope springs arid artesian barren blm bureau land managment burros cattle cistern country desert landscape desolate drought dry ecosystem environmental farm harsh environment heat historic hostile hydration isolated lassen county livestock management mule deer oasis open range pronghorn ranching remote resource rugged rusty scene selfsustaining sheep skedaddle mountains smoke creek survival sustenance water supply trough wild horses wilderness wildlife conservation