2011 Map of Blue Wing Flat South

About this map

Blue Wing Flat dominates the northern landscape of this Pershing County region, appearing as an expansive alkali basin characteristic of the Great Basin's interior drainage systems. The map illustrates the subtle transition from this flat playa southward into the upper reaches of the Granite Springs Valley. This arid terrain is defined by its intermittent drainage patterns, most notably Sage Hen Wash, which channels seasonal runoff from the surrounding mountains into the basin. The absence of permanent settlements or infrastructure highlights the environmental constraints of this high-desert floor, where the network of primitive roads and survey lines represents the primary human imprint on the land during this period.