2021 Map of Coon Creek

About this map

Humboldt National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the topography is defined by the deep incision of Bruneau Canyon. The northern reaches of the Copper Mountains and the Buck Creek Mountains meet here, creating a complex series of ridges and draws. Water is the primary sculptor of the terrain, from the Bruneau River to seasonal drainages like Marcellini Draw and Murphy Wash. This survey documents a vast network of wilderness access points, including the Wickiuip Trl and Copper Mountain Trl, which navigate the steep elevations between Granite Mtn and Silver Mtn. The lack of permanent settlements emphasizes the region's character as a managed natural resource area, focusing instead on named landmarks such as Twin-Buttes and the Ichabod Range.