2021 Map of Leonard Creek Slough South

About this map

The vast reaches of the Black Rock Desert dominate the southwestern portion of this map, illustrating the arid character of Humboldt County in the early 21st century. The hydrology of the basin is defined by the wandering course of the Quinn River, which flows through the eastern and central sections, eventually draining toward the playa. This map captures the seasonal and intermittent nature of water in the high desert, where watercourses like Leonard Creek and Sentinel Cr descend from the surrounding highlands into the lower drainage basins.