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2021 Map of Howard Hot Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Howard Hot Spring marks a geothermal point on the northeastern edge of the Pine Forest Range in northern Nevada. The landscape is defined by the dramatic shift from the high elevation of Mt Baldy down into the northern reaches of the Black Rock Desert. This map illustrates a complex drainage system where seasonal and perennial waters like Rattlesnake Cr, Boyd Cr, and Granite Cr descend from the basin heights toward the desert floor.

Human activity in this remote territory is primarily reflected in the road network and water management features. Named routes such as Schade Farm Rd and Craig Moore Rd suggest localized agricultural or ranching history, while Big Creek Rd provides access to the higher elevations of Boyd Basin. Significant springs including Four Springs and Willow Spring highlight the critical importance of reliable water sources in the high desert environment of Humboldt County.