2014 Map of Secret Basin

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest encompasses the high-elevation terrain of this Nye County landscape, where the primary topographic feature is the Secret Basin. The area is defined by its water sources, which were critical for ranching and travel in this arid environment. Key hydrological points include Mississippi Springs in the west and Cottonwood Creek in the southeast, supplemented by several named springs such as Mud Spring and Barrel Spring. In the southern portion of the sheet, the elevation rises toward Rainier Mtn, while the land is crisscrossed by a network of forest service routes, including Natl Forest Develop Road 450 Rd and NF-451. The presence of Bank Spring and Gale Spring further illustrates the localized water system that supported human activity and wildlife within this portion of the Great Basin.