2018 Map of Bear Buttes

About this map

Chinatown sits in the high desert of Humboldt County, positioned near the dramatic formations of the Bear Buttes. This landscape is defined by its arid drainage patterns and isolated peaks, where water sources like Tenmile Spring and Rock Spring provide critical points of interest in an otherwise dry expanse. The terrain rises sharply to Mahogany Mtn and Trough Mtn, with deep cuts such as Warm Springs Canyon and Dry Canyon carving through the volcanic hills. The presence of Alkali Flat in the northeast indicates the seasonal collection of water in this basin-and-range environment. This 2018 survey detail provides a modern inventory of these remote landmarks, showing the proximity of the High Rock Canyon Hills and the ephemeral flow of Sand Cr through the interior valleys.