2010 Map of Fish Springs SE

About this map

Pony Express Rd cuts across this high desert basin, marking the historic path of the central overland route through the eastern edge of the Fish Springs Flat. The northwestern corner of the quadrangle is defined by a series of shallow impoundments named for the local birdlife, including Egret Pool, Shoveler Pool, and Curlew Pool. These water bodies are critical features in an otherwise arid landscape, where the Fish Springs Wash provides a natural drainage toward the salt flats. To the east, the topography rises into the Black Rock Hills, creating a sharp contrast between the level plains and the elevated terrain that overlooks the historic trail corridor.