2021 Map of Barley Creek

About this map

Monitor Valley and the western slopes of the Monitor Range define this high-altitude landscape within the Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition between the wide alluvial valley floor and the steep, complex drainages of the range. Hydrological patterns are central to the area's layout, with South Fork Mosquito Creek and Barley Creek carving through the terrain. Human access is limited primarily to backcountry routes like the Barley Creek Trail and Barley Creek Ranch Road, which serves the few lower-elevation areas near the forest boundary. Natural landmarks such as Table Mountain, Big Meadow, and Dry Lake provide essential reference points for navigating this high-desert environment, where seasonal water sources like Meadow Creek and Cottonwood Creek dictate the historic and modern movement of people and livestock through Haystack Canyon.