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2014 Map of Coon Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Coon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Humboldt National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, where the north-flowing Bruneau River carves through the deep Bruneau Canyon. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ranges, including the Ichabod Range to the northeast and the Copper Mountains to the southeast. These mountains are dissected by numerous drainages such as Miller Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Deer Cr, which provide critical water sources in this arid region.

Evidence of historical land use and early resource exploration is found in the naming of features like Telephone Canyon and Marcellini Draw. The map reveals a complex system of ridges and basins, from the Twin Buttes in the north to Silver Mtn and Copper Mtn further south. These family-named and descriptive landmarks, such as Johns Gulch Canyon and Fawn Gulch, reflect the localized history of ranching and mining that has shaped this part of the Nevada backcountry.