1980 Map of Black Rock Point West
Loading...
Loading map...

1980 Map of Black Rock Point West

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Black Rock Desert dominates this 1980 survey, revealing a landscape defined by its vast alkali flats and hydrothermal activity. The area sits at the intersection of the Humboldt and Pershing County line, where the terminal Quinn River spreads across the desert floor. This map captures the natural geography of the Great Basin, focusing on the prominent Black Rock Point and the geothermal features that dot the eastern margin of the playa. Geothermal activity is central to the area's identity, with both Black Rock Springs and additional Hot Springs noted along the desert edge. Infrastructure is nearly nonexistent, limited to a single Jeep Trail and a lone Well, illustrating the isolation of this corner of Nevada before it became a globally recognized event site.


Find a feature on this map

8 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

Editions of this 1980 Black Rock Point West Map


Historical Maps of Humboldt County Through Time

529 maps found


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain