Slumbering Hills and the prominent Squaw Peak dominate this corner of Humboldt County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water sources and high-desert passes. This 2011 survey records a network of vital springs essential for ranching and transit through the arid Great Basin, including the cluster of Circle Bar Number 3, Number 2, and Number 1 Springs. These water points, along with Daveytown Spring and Sheepherder Spring, indicate the historical importance of localized hydrology for livestock in this remote area. To the north, Pickhandle Pass provides a natural corridor through the terrain, while the broad Silver State Draw and the course of Sand Pass Rd trace the path of modern transit across the basin floor.
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1882 · Paradise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Paradise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · McDermitt
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Awakening Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · McDermitt
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000