2011 Map of Howard Hot Spring

About this map

Howard Hot Spring anchors this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, where water sources dictate the placement of human activity. The map reveals a network of perennial and ephemeral watercourses, including Rattlesnake Creek and Granite Creek, that feed into the basins between the ranges. Settled life is centered at the Big Creek Ranch, located at the intersection of drainage systems near the base of the mountains. This 2011 survey details the essential landmarks for navigation in the Great Basin, from the prominent elevation of Mount Baldy to the broad expanse of Boyd Basin. Significant local infrastructure, such as Schade Farm Rd, provides access to these remote reaches, while multiple water points like Four Springs and Willow Spring trace the fundamental hydrologic patterns necessary for ranching and survival in the Nevada interior.