The Black Rock Desert defines this section of the Great Basin, where the stark, alkaline landscape of Humboldt County is punctuated by seasonal watercourses. The Quinn River meanders across the western portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the endorheic drainage patterns typical of this arid region. To the northeast, the Jackson Cr Slough feeds into the edge of the desert floor, showing how surface water interacts with the vast playa during periods of runoff. This 2018 survey captures the intersection of several townships, including t37n r27e, t37n r28e, and t36n r27e, providing a precise look at the Public Land Survey System grid in an area characterized by its wide-open geography and sparse surface features.
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1886 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1931 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1935 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · King Lear Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500