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2014 Map of Baking Powder Flat

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Baking Powder Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Baking Powder Flat occupies the central basin of this high-desert landscape in White Pine County. The terrain is defined by the open expanse of Spring Valley, where the drainage patterns of Spring Cr, Shingle Cr, and Ridge Cr descend from the eastern highlands toward the valley floor. To the east, the boundary of the Humboldt National Forest marks a significant change in elevation and vegetation, sheltering local water sources like Worthington Spring.

Transportation through this arid region relies on a network of established routes, including NV-894, Highline Rd, and Lincoln Canyon Rd. Small, localized water features such as Scottys Meadow, North Spring, and The Seep serve as vital landmarks for those navigating the valley. This 2014 survey documents the continued use of these traditional names and corridors in a landscape where water and topography dictate the movement of people and livestock.