1981 Map of Rabbithole NE

About this map

The Black Rock Desert defines the landscape of this 1981 survey, where the ephemeral waters of the Quinn River meander across a vast, low-relief basin. This arid expanse, straddling the border of Humboldt and Pershing counties, represents a critical environment in Northern Nevada where drainage patterns are often subtle and seasonal. The map details the hydrology of the region, including the seasonal flow of Granite Spring Wash and Rabbithole Creek. These features illustrate the precarious nature of water in the Great Basin, where surface runoff is channeled through washes and creeks into the central playa. The survey provides a clear view of the topography before significant modern alterations, documenting the natural drainage network and the precise county boundaries that intersect this remote desert terrain.