2011 Map of Black Rock Point West

About this map

The Black Rock Desert dominates this 2011 survey, showing a vast and minimalist playa in Humboldt County. The geography is defined by its extreme flatness and sparse hydration, with Black Rock Springs appearing as a rare water source on the eastern edge of the desert floor. This landscape represents one of the most distinctive geological formations in the Great Basin, characterized by alkaline flats that have historically served as a critical corridor for westward expansion and modern-day land speed record attempts. Rising above the uniform elevation of the playa, the geological feature Black Rock Point provides a singular landmark for navigation across the otherwise featureless terrain, anchoring the eastern boundary of this specific quadrangle.