2014 Map of Sawtooth Knob

About this map

Sawtooth Knob serves as the dominant landmark in this high-desert region of northern Nevada, where the border of Humboldt and Pershing counties divides the landscape. This 2014 survey documents a terrain defined by its water sources and historical transit routes, notably the Pioneer Rd which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle. The presence of Railroad Spring and Mitchum Spring suggests the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment, likely supporting local ranching or seasonal movement through the basin. Large-scale topographical features like Box Canyon and Rosebud Canyon break the desert floor, illustrating the geological drainage patterns of the Great Basin. The map provides a precise record of the Public Land Survey System divisions, including t34n r30e and t35n r31e, which are essential for property research and tracing land use history in these remote stretches of the state.