2014 Map of Blackjack Springs

About this map

Blackjack Springs lies at the heart of this high-desert landscape in White Pine County, where water sources dictate the patterns of human presence and movement. The eastern portion of the Humboldt National Forest spans the western edge of this territory, framing a drainage system defined by the seasonal flow of Deadman Wash and the catchment of the Deadman Gulch Reservoir. The terrain transitions into the Sierra Valley to the southeast, illustrating the intersection of forest boundaries and open basin land. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey details the connectivity provided by Long Valley Rd, which serves as a primary corridor through this section of the Great Basin. The concentration of named springs and washes like Jakes Wash underscores the vital role of specific water points in an otherwise arid environment during the early 21st century.