2021 Map of Mud Meadow

About this map

Soldier Meadows Hot Springs serves as a focal point in this high-desert basin, where geothermal activity and seasonal water sources define the remote landscape of Humboldt County. The terrain transitions from the marshy expanse of Mud Meadow and the catchment of Mud Meadow Reservoir to the stark, arid flats of the Black Rock Desert in the southeast corner. Steep elevation changes are marked by Black Mtn and a series of dramatic incisions including Fly Canyon, Copper Canyon, and Box Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates the precarious balance of water in the Great Basin, tracing the paths of Fly Cr and Mud Meadow Cr as they feed into isolated sinks and springs like Mud Spring and Wheeler Spring, essential landmarks for navigation and survival in this unforgiving environment.