2015 Map of Bog Hot Springs

About this map

Bog Hot Springs and the surrounding high desert terrain anchor this study of the borderlands between Nevada and Oregon. The landscape is defined by its hydrothermal activity and seasonal water flow, with drainage collected into Bog Hot Reservoir via Rincon Cr. The proximity of Warm Springs and Cold Spring illustrates the complex subterranean hydrology of the Great Basin, where geothermal heat reaches the surface in an otherwise arid expanse. In the south, the terrain opens into Bog Hot Valley while Thousand Cr winds through the lower elevations. Evidence of the region's geography and navigation is found at Railroad Point and across the flat top of Big Spring Table. This survey captures the remote character of Humboldt and Harney counties, documenting a place where water sources dictate the shape of human activity and natural landmarks.