2018 Map of Burnt Springs

About this map

Burnt Springs and Hardens Spring offer critical water points in this arid stretch of the High Desert during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high elevations of Summit Lake Mtn and the Black Rock Range down toward the northern reaches of the Black Rock Desert. This map reveals a complex drainage system where seasonal flows such as S Fork Mahogany Cr, N Fork Battle Cr, and W Br Battle Cr have carved distinct landforms like Summer Camp Canyon and Rough Canyon. The terrain reflects the remote ranching and grazing geography of northern Nevada, where named canyons and springs served as vital landmarks for navigation and land management across the vast public lands of Humboldt County.