2021 Map of Bear Mountain

About this map

Humboldt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where the state lines of Nevada and Idaho meet at the junction of Elko and Twin Falls counties. This remote mountainous region is defined by a complex drainage network feeding into the N Fork Salmon Falls Cr, with tributaries including Bear Cr, Shack Cr, and Shell Cr carving through the terrain. The central prominence of Bear Mtn overlooks these drainages, while the presence of Cottonwood Field in the southeast corner suggests localized land use in an otherwise wild expanse. Movement through this high-desert environment is limited to the winding path of Oneil Basin Rd, which follows the natural contours near the headwaters of Wilson Cr. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern hydrologic and topographic state of the area, preserving the names of remote watercourses like Lime Cr and Willow Cr that have served local ranchers and surveyors for generations.