2018 Map of Beowawe

About this map

Beowawe sits at a critical junction of transport and irrigation in the high desert of Eureka County. The Humboldt River winds through the center of the quadrangle, flanked by an extensive network of water management features including the Anderson Canal, Corbett Canal, and Highline Canal. This system of waterways supports the surrounding ranching landscape, highlighted by Horseshoe Ranch Springs. The infrastructure of the Great Basin is clearly defined by the Union Pacific RR, which parallels the river, and the Pioneer Pass Rd. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies specific burial sites such as the Maidens Grave Cem and the Pioneers Grave, located on the bluffs overlooking the river valley. The landscape is a mix of river bottomlands and rising terrain, marked by features like Long Draw and the distinctive entrance at Beowawe Gate.