2018 Map of Badger Creek

About this map

The Humboldt National Forest dominates this section of Elko County, where the high-altitude terrain is carved by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. The landscape transitions between the Wild Horse Range to the northeast and the Haystack Range in the northwest, with the Owyhee River cutting through the northern reaches. This 2018 survey reveals a heavy reliance on a network of named forest service roads and spurs—such as Hansen Shortcut, Road 7, and various branches of the Badger and George systems—essential for navigating the steep elevation changes between Cow Canyon and the series of numbered gulches. Water is a defining element of the geography, with numerous creeks like Van Duzer Creek and North Fork Deep Creek flowing through the rugged draws, indicating the seasonal water cycles typical of the Nevada backcountry.