2018 Map of Chicken Creek Summit

About this map

Chicken Creek Summit sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Humboldt National Forest, where the high peaks of the Independence Mountains dictate the drainage patterns of the Great Basin. Numerous seasonal and perennial streams, including Frost Cr, Sheep Cr, and Deep Cr, carve deep paths through the township boundaries of T43N and T42N. The map illustrates a network of primitive and forest service access points, such as the Chicken Creek Route and Bullrun, which follow the natural contours of the land. These corridors represent the essential infrastructure for ranching and forest management in this part of Elko County, providing passage between the high ridges and the creek beds like Coffin Cr and Ott Cr.