2011 Map of Barrett Springs

About this map

Barrett Springs serves as a vital water source in this arid stretch of Humboldt County, marking a localized intersection of roads and drainage patterns. The landscape is defined by its topographic extremes, transitioning from the shifting Crescent Dunes in the northwest to the elevated terrain of the Tenmile Hills in the south. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated region where survival and travel historically depended on known water points. A network of local roads and unimproved paths weaves through the basins, illustrating how modern transportation follows the natural contours and ancient routes established between these significant landmarks.