2014 Map of Chicken Creek Summit

About this map

Chicken Creek Summit sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the northern Independence Mountains. This 2014 survey details the complex drainage patterns of the Humboldt National Forest, where numerous seasonal and perennial streams like Sheep Cr, Frost Cr, and Jack Cr radiate from the central ridgelines. The absence of permanent settlements emphasizes the region's character as a resource-focused backcountry area, managed through a network of forest service routes. Navigation and land use are dictated by the Natl Forest Develop Road 473 Rd and the Bullrun route, which provide access through the steep terrain. For those studying the hydrography of Elko County, the map clearly delineates the headwaters of Mill Cr and its tributaries, including E Fork Mill Cr and S Fork E Fork Mill Cr, alongside the drainages of Dorsey Cr and Ott Cr.