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1991 Map of Buckskin Mountain

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Buckskin Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Santa Rosa Range dominates this landscape in the northern high desert, where steep peaks and deep drainages define the character of the Humboldt National Forest. By the late 20th century, the legacy of early mining is clearly etched into the terrain of Buckskin Mountain, with prominent workings including the Buckskin National Mine and the National Mine situated near National Gulch. The arrangement of these claims near Charleston Hill and White Hill indicates a concentrated period of mineral exploration in this remote portion of Humboldt County.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with the Little Humboldt River and Martin Creek carving paths through the hills. Notable topographic landmarks such as Buckskin Slide and Windy Gap provide essential orientation for those navigating the backcountry. Evidence of seasonal or historical habitation appears at Transfer Camp (Site), suggesting the area's ongoing importance for livestock management or transit through the mountains.