1981 Map of Black Rock Point East

About this map

The Black Rock Range and the Black Rock Desert dominate this landscape on the border of Humboldt and Pershing counties. The survey depicts a stark, high-desert environment where the seasonal course of the Quinn River winds across the playa floor. Evidence of the region’s geothermal activity is marked by Springs (Hot) located near the prominent landmark of Black Rock Point. This terrain illustrates the characteristic Basin and Range topography of northern Nevada, showing the abrupt transition from the steep elevations of the range to the nearly flat expanse of the desert sink. Historically, this area served as a critical waypoint for westward emigrants, who navigated the treacherous desert stretches by following these specific geological features and intermittent water sources.