2015 Map of Mud Meadow

About this map

Soldier Meadows Hot Springs sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in northwestern Nevada, where geothermal activity meets the arid expanse of the Great Basin. This 2015 survey documents a region defined by its water sources and dramatic elevation changes, notably where the Mud Meadow Cr feeds into the Mud Meadow Reservoir. The map illustrates how human movement is dictated by the terrain, with Soldier Meadows Rd tracking through the valley floor between the towering Black Mtn and the northern tip of the Black Rock Desert. In addition to the primary springs, smaller water features like Mud Spring and Wheeler Spring appear as vital points in an environment carved by deep geographic cuts, including Fly Canyon and Box Canyon. This study reflects the remote character of Humboldt County, highlighting the sparse but essential infrastructure required to navigate this portion of the sagebrush steppe.