2021 Map of Pidgeon Spring SE

About this map

Black Rock Desert dominates this corner of Humboldt County, where the stark playa and its surrounding high desert floor meet the ephemeral path of the Quinn River. This 2021 survey illustrates the complex hydrography of a drainage system that relies on seasonal runoff, characterized by the winding bed of the river as it flows toward the southwest. Along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, Jackson Cr Slough feeds into the arid basin, highlighting the delicate water patterns that define survival and passage in this corner of the Great Basin. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System grid across T37N and T36N, crucial for understanding the modern parceling and management of these expansive public lands.