2011 Map of Humboldt Salt Marsh

About this map

Humboldt Salt Marsh dominates the western portion of this Churchill County landscape, appearing as a broad, stippled expanse typical of the Great Basin’s endorheic basins. This 2011 survey reveals an arid environment where drainage is characterized by ephemeral features like Bernice Creek, which flows from the northeast toward the salt-crusted floor of the marsh. The presence of Buckbrush Spring on the southwestern edge of the basin indicates a vital water source in an otherwise parched terrain, a point of interest for those studying historical travel and livestock movement through the Nevada desert. While largely undeveloped, the southeastern corner is accessed via E Valley Rd, providing the primary terrestrial link to this remote topographical study.