The Black Rock Desert landscape dominates this 2018 survey of Humboldt County, Nevada, where the arid basin floor meets a complex network of seasonal watercourses. The Quinn River meanders through the central and eastern portions of the map, carving a winding path through the desert flats. This hydrological system is further defined by the Jackson Cr Slough in the southeast and the drainage of Leonard Creek and Leonard Cr from the northwest. The terrain is marked by the distinct absence of modern roads or permanent settlements, reflecting the isolated character of this part of the Great Basin. Small seasonal tributaries like Sentinel Cr feed into the larger river valley, illustrating the drainage patterns that define this expanse of public land within the high desert environment.
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1886 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · King Lear Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1972 · Deer Creek Slough
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Pinto Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Hobo Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Leonard Cr. Slough North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000