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2021 Map of Secret Basin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Secret Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest encompasses the rugged high-elevation landscape of this portion of Nye County, where the northern end of Big Smoky Valley meets the slopes leading toward Rainier Mtn. The terrain is defined by a series of vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment, including Mississippi Springs, Mud Spring, and Barrel Spring. These natural features have historically dictated movement through the basin, supported by established paths like the Barney Meadows Trl and the Secret Basin Trl.

The central Secret Basin serves as a geographic focus, with drainage eventually feeding into Cottonwood Cr to the east. Access to this remote backcountry is maintained via the Natl Forest Develop Road 451 RD, reflecting the ongoing management of these public lands for transit and resource protection. This map captures the essential hydrologic network of Gale Spring and Bank Spring that remains critical for local wildlife and those navigating the basin.