2015 Map of Rock Spring Table

About this map

Rock Spring Table dominates this high-elevation landscape in northwestern Nevada, providing a stark view of the Great Basin's drainage patterns. The plateau is defined by several critical water sources, including the Rock Spring Reservoir and the Rock Spring itself, which feed into the wider Rock Spring Basin. These reliable points of hydrology were essential for ranching and survival in the arid corridor between the Virgin Valley and the Idaho Canyon Range. To the south, Wild Horse Pasture and Onion Lake illustrate the seasonal nature of the terrain, where ephemeral streams like Virgin Cr and Sagebrush Cr carve through the high desert. The map captures a topography shaped by small-scale cattle operations and natural springs like Cottonwood Spring, highlighting the isolated character of Humboldt County ranching country.