2011 Map of Bottle Creek Slough NW

About this map

Kings River Valley and the expansive Desert Valley dominate this corner of Humboldt County, where the hydrological patterns of the Great Basin dictate the landscape. The northern edge is defined by the Quinn River and its associated Quinn River Lakes, while the namesake Bottle Creek Slough winds southward through the arid terrain. Historical transportation corridors like the Old Winnemucca Denio Rd and the curiously named Old Hog John Rd cut across the landscape, marking routes used by ranchers and early travelers through this high-desert region. The isolated prominence of Black Butte provides a distinct navigational landmark in an area otherwise characterized by sweeping drainage basins and seasonal watercourses.