2015 Map of Trego Hot Springs

About this map

Trego Hot Springs emerges as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of northwestern Nevada, marking a rare geothermal feature in an otherwise arid expanse. The map illustrates the sharp topographical transition from the flat, alkaline reach of the Black Rock Desert to the rising elevations of Pahsupp Mtn in the southeast. This intersection of geography defines the area, where the vast playa meets the steep contours of the surrounding mountains. Surface travel is largely confined to NV-49, which skirts the southern edge of the desert floor. The surveying by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the enduring isolation of this Pershing County corridor, emphasizing the sparse human footprint and the dominance of the natural terrain in the early 21st century.