2018 Map of Black Rock Point West

About this map

Black Rock Desert dominates this northern Nevada landscape, revealing the vast alkaline expanses and isolated landmarks of the Great Basin. This recent survey highlights the precise intersection of Humboldt and Pershing counties, where the flat desert floor meets the rising terrain of Black Rock Point. The inclusion of Black Rock Springs marks a critical hydrological feature in an otherwise arid basin, a site of historical importance for travelers navigating the high desert. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System grid, including townships like t36n r26e and t35n r26e, which organize the seemingly featureless playa. This cartography focuses on the essential transition from the dry lake bed to the more rugged eastern fringes of the quadrangle.