2018 Map of Blackjack Springs

About this map

Blackjack Springs lies within the expansive high-desert terrain of eastern Nevada, where the drainage systems of Deadman Wash and Jakes Wash carve through the landscape. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by public lands and ranching history, with a significant portion of the western territory falling under the management of the Humboldt National Forest. In the southeastern corner, the topography softens into the Sierra Valley, while the central highlands are marked by the presence of the Deadman Gulch Reservoir, a vital water management feature for the surrounding arid environment. The appearance of Mustang Ranch on the western edge provides a specific point of reference for land use in this part of White Pine County, illustrating the sparse but enduring presence of human enterprise in the Great Basin. Local history researchers can trace the modern Public Land Survey System boundaries across this corner of the state, including townships T14N R60E and T14N R61E.