2018 Map of Burnt Cabin Summit

About this map

The Desatoya Mountains and the northern reaches of the Paradise Range dominate this high-desert terrain where Churchill, Lander, and Nye Counties meet. This 2018 survey documents a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the broad Lodi Valley and Smith Creek Valley to the prominent heights of Black Butte. A portion of the Toiyabe National Forest occupies the southeastern corner, providing a preserved habitat amidst the basin-and-range topography. The transportation network is sparse, centered on the Burnt Cabin Summit crossing and the recreational Big Spring-Flagstaff Loop. The map provides a precise record of the section lines and township boundaries that parcel this arid region, illustrating how geography and administrative lines intersect in the Great Basin.