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2021 Map of California Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of California Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Humboldt National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, where the Independence Mountains rise above the Valley of the North Fork. The map documents a complex network of forest trails and access roads, such as Winters Creek Rd and the Evans Trl, which service the remote drainages and mountain flanks. Water sources are critical identifiers in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Deadmans Spring, Arthenice Spring, and Mahoney Spring situated near the headwaters of seasonal creeks.

Evidence of ranching and early land use is grounded in place names like Evans Ranch and family-named landmarks such as Pratt Cr and Foreman Cr. The southwestern corner is dominated by the steep topography of Jerritt Canyon and California Mtn, showcasing a terrain defined by deep draws like Connell Draw and prominent ridgelines that have long shaped navigation and grazing in this part of northern Nevada.