1980 Map of Trego Hot Spring

About this map

Trego Hot Springs sits at the edge of a stark transition where the flat expanse of the Black Rock Desert meets the rising elevations of Pahsupp Mountain. This 1980 survey captures a specialized landscape defined by the intersection of natural geothermal features and industrial infrastructure. The Western Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line across the terrain, skirting the desert floor and providing a vital transportation corridor through this isolated portion of Pershing County. To the north, the Quinn River meanders across the alkali flats, while the eastern slopes of the range show evidence of early-stage mineral exploration with several marked Prospects. A sparse network of tracks, including a labeled Jeep Trail, provides the only access into the high ground, reflecting the area's use by ranchers and prospectors during the late twentieth century.