1979 Map of Double Hot Springs

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Black Rock Desert dominates this landscape, revealing a remote expanse of the Great Basin where thermal activity and seasonal water define the terrain. The presence of Hardin City and Wheeler Ranch in the northern reaches speaks to the history of ranching and mining attempts in this arid environment. Hydrology is the primary subject of this 1970s survey, detailing a network of geothermal features including Double Hot Springs, Casey Springs (Hot), and several Flowing Wells (Hot). These thermal points are interspersed with seasonal drainage such as Mud Meadow Creek and man-made interventions like Jackson Reservoir. A solitary Jeep Trail and a Borrow Pit provide evidence of human passage through this expansive desert basin.