2021 Map of Comins Lake

About this map

Steptoe Valley dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the waters of Steptoe Cr and several natural springs converge toward the basin of Comins Lake. Situated south of the reaching outskirts of Ely and East Ely, the area is defined by the transition from the valley floor to the prominent peaks of the Duck Creek Range and the protected lands of the Humboldt National Forest. Local resource management is evident through features like Monitor Field and Comins Meadow, while a network of forest development roads and trails, such as the Lowry Canyon Trl and Blackrock Spring Trl, provides access to the deep canyons of the surrounding mountains. The map details numerous water sources essential to this arid region, including Shallenberger Spring and Fish Pond Springs, reflecting the critical role of hydrography in the settlement and ecology of White Pine County.