Black Rock Desert dominates the vast alkaline flats of Pershing County, Nevada, where the stark topography of the Great Basin is mapped in meticulous detail. The settlement of Trego sits at the southern edge of the desert floor, nestled near the rising slopes of Old Razorback Mtn. This landscape is defined by its scarce but vital water sources, including Lost Spring, Secondhand Spring, and Coyote Spring, which have historically served as critical waypoints for travelers in this arid environment. To the northwest, the prominent peak of Steamboat Mtn provides a stark elevation contrast to the surrounding playa. Remote transportation arteries like Soldier Meadows Rd and Jungo Rd cut across the basin, tracing paths that have likely facilitated movement through this region for generations.
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1886 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lovelock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Gerlach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1980 · Dry Mountain NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Black Rock Point West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Trego Hot Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Dry Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Hualapai Flat North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000