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2021 Map of Hubbard Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Hubbard Basin and the adjacent Lower Hubbard Basin dominate this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada. Located within the Salmon River Range, the terrain is defined by dramatic plateaus such as Little Devils Table and Big Devils Table, which overlook the winding drainage of Salmon Falls Cr. The area is remarkably water-dependent, shown by the scattered network of named water sources like Leo Spring, Antelope Spring, and Twin Ledge Spring that would have been vital for cattle ranging and early travel.

Remote transportation is centered on the O'Neil Co Rd, which provides passage through the sagebrush flats and into the shadows of Black Mtn and Cold Springs Mtn. The presence of the Corner Reservoir and several canyons like Bonanza Canyon suggest a history of seasonal water management in a landscape where geographic markers like Burnt Meadow served as essential navigational landmarks for those traversing the Elko County backcountry.