Located on the north side of Skedaddle Mountain, it was so named for Lewis Brubeck (1852-1925), who in 1881 established a ranch on the east shore of Honey Lake, that would later become the railroad town of Amedee. In 1888, Brubeck purchased the property that the this spring is located on from Robert Elwood for $200. On February 8, 1899 Brubeck sold the property that consisted of 441 acres to Nevada sheepmen Flanigan & Dunn for $1,500. By the way, depending upon your age or your musical taste, Brubeck’s grandson was the acclaimed jazz musician, Dave Brubeck.