2011 Map of Bog Hot Springs

About this map

Bog Hot Springs and the surrounding high desert of Humboldt County define this landscape along the Nevada-Oregon border. The terrain is characterized by geothermal activity and seasonal water flow, with Warm Springs and Cold Spring feeding into the drainage of Rincon Creek. In the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, Bog Hot Reservoir and the Bog Hot Ranch represent the primary human imprint on this arid environment, situated where the creek enters Bog Hot Valley. The eastern edge of the map is dominated by the rising slopes of the Pueblo Mountains, while to the west, the flat-topped Big Spring Table and the distinct landmark of Railroad Point overlook the braided channels of Thousand Creek. The distribution of these water sources illustrates the critical role of springs and reservoirs in supporting ranching and local ecosystems in this remote corner of the Great Basin.