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2017 Map of Big Table

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Big Table
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bruneau River carves through a landscape of high plateaus and high-desert basins along the border of Elko County and the state of Idaho. This high-altitude terrain within the Humboldt National Forest is characterized by its prominent volcanic and sedimentary formations, including Big Table, Scott Table, and Casey Table. The settlement of Rowland serves as a lone point of habitation in this expansive backcountry, situated near the confluence of several drainages.

Tracing the complex network of forest roads and trails reveals the importance of water sources in this environment, with locations such as Mustang Spring, Last Chance Spring, and Hot Springs appearing as critical landmarks. To the south, the Ichabod Range and Hot Springs Butte rise above the surrounding flats, while the Diamond A Desert and J-P Desert occupy the northern reaches of the sheet. The map documents an intricate system of tracks, including the Robinson Spur C and Natl Forest Develop Road 071 Rd, providing a record of 21st-century land use and access in one of Nevada's most isolated regions.