2012 Map of Chicken Creek Summit

About this map

The Independence Mountains dominate the southeastern landscape of this Elko County region, where high-altitude drainages define the remote terrain. This 2012 survey illustrates a network of mountain waterways, including the convergence of Frost Creek, Sheep Creek, and the long reach of Jack Creek as they descend from the summits. Human presence in this high-country environment is concentrated around the Deep Creek Ranch and the Jack Creek Campground, located near the southern margin. The map provides clear detail of the passage through Chicken Creek Summit, a critical geographical point in the western portion of the quadrangle. Significant forest access routes, such as NFD 165 Rd and NFD Road 473, provide the primary infrastructure for navigating the basin. From the expanse of Bull Run Basin in the north to the complex creek systems like Ott Creek and Mill Creek in the south, the map documents a landscape defined by its rugged hydrology and mountain passes.