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2015 Map of Big Spring Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Big Spring Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Oregon Nevada state line crossings define this high-desert landscape in the remote borderlands between Harney and Humboldt Counties. The terrain is characterized by broad volcanic plateaus and isolated water sources, anchored by the prominent Big Spring Butte and the extensive Big Spring Table. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like the Big Spring Reservoir and Sage Hen Reservoir, which capture seasonal runoff from the Sage Hen Hills.

A single primary artery, NV-8a, traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle, providing access to landmarks such as Hazeltine Lake and the interestingly named Hawksy Walksy area. The drainage pattern is led by Big Spring Cr, which flows eastward from the vicinity of Big Spring, illustrating the critical role of these perennial sources in the Great Basin's geography. Other distinctive landforms include Gooch Table and the steep terrain of Echo Canyon at the southwestern edge.