2018 Map of Hardscrabble

About this map

Hardscrabble occupies a high-desert landscape in Humboldt County defined by an extensive network of water management features and seasonal drainages. The area is marked by numerous man-made catchments including Rimrock Reservoir, Horse Basin Reservoir, and Goat Corral Flat Reservoir, which suggest a landscape heavily utilized for livestock grazing and water conservation. Transportation through this arid terrain is facilitated by primitive routes such as China Rd and Greely Crossing Rd, which navigate between the Ararat Hills and the Rocky Basin. Natural water sources like Reinhart Spring and Coffee Spring are essential landmarks in this dry environment. The presence of Deadman Reservoir and Deadman Gulch reflects the harsh realities of this remote Nevada territory, while the elevation peaks at Secret Spring Summit and Goat Corral Mt.