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2015 Map of Burnt Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Burnt Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Summit Lake Mtn and the Black Rock Range dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Humboldt County. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage system where seasonal watercourses like Bartlett Creek and S Fork Mahogany Creek carve through steep canyons including Wood Canyon and Rough Canyon. In the lower elevations, the land transitions toward the edge of the Black Rock Desert, a stark contrast to the mountainous peaks to the north.

Evidence of human presence and historical land use is sparse but significant, centered on vital water sources like Hardins Spring and the eponymous Burnt Springs. The map details the intricate network of the Battle Creek watershed, showing the N Fork Battle Creek, W Br Battle Creek, and S Fork Battle Creek as they converge. This 2015 survey provides a modern record of these remote natural landmarks and the established Public Land Survey System boundaries, such as t41n r26e, which organize this corner of the Great Basin.