2021 Map of Pinto Mountain

About this map

Pinto Hot Springs and the nearby West Pinto Hot Spring emerge from the high desert floor at the foot of Pinto Mtn, creating a localized thermal landscape within the vast northern reaches of the Black Rock Desert. This 2021 survey illustrates a region where water sources dictate the geography, from the isolated Sheep Head Spring to the seasonal courses of Battle Cr and Paiute Cr. The presence of these reliable water points in such an arid environment suggests their historical importance for travelers and livestock long before modern surveying. Infrastructure is sparse, primarily defined by the transit corridor of Leonard Creek Rd, which serves as the primary artery through this section of Humboldt County. The map provides a precise look at the township and range system, showing the surveyed sections that organize this open terrain.