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2021 Map of Double Hot Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Double Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Black Rock Desert dominates the lower central portion of this Humboldt County terrain, where the arid basin floor meets the rising slopes of the surrounding ranges. The area is defined by its critical water sources, most notably the geothermal waters of Double Hot Springs and more remote seeps such as Van Riper Spring and Bronco Springs. These springs have long served as vital landmarks for those traversing the high desert, providing reliable points of reference in an otherwise unforgiving environment.

Transportation through this part of Nevada is anchored by Soldier Meadows Rd, which skirts the western edge of the desert. The presence of the Jackson Reservoir and drainage features like Clapper Cr suggest the management of water in a landscape where it is a primary concern for land use. This survey provides a modern accounting of these geographic features, tracing the seasonal waterways and perennial springs that dictate the region's character.