2018 Map of Buckhorn Ridge

About this map

Humboldt National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the topography transitions from the elevated Buckhorn Ridge down into the expansive O'Neil Basin. The map reveals a remote ranching and grazing environment defined by isolated water sources like Buckhorn Spring and the drainage of Pole Cr. The presence of Buckhorn Pasture and Elk Meadows suggests the seasonal patterns of land use in this corner of Nevada. Significant topographic features such as Jaboonek Flat and the curiously named Choke-A-Man Draw provide specific landmarks for those studying the regional geography. The hydrology is centered on the S Fork Salmon Falls Cr and Canyon Cr, which carve through the basin and provide essential water in an otherwise arid terrain managed by the Forest Service.