2018 Map of Coyote Mountain

About this map

The Humboldt National Forest encompasses the high desert terrain of this Humboldt County quadrangle, defined by the winding course of the N Fork Little Humboldt River. In this arid landscape, water sources like Coyote Spring, Willow Spring, and Pond Spring dictate the geography of movement, supporting the seasonal needs of local ranching and wildlife. The topography is anchored by the Calico Mountains in the northeast and Coyote Mtn at its center, with broad flats like Coon Corrals Flat and Coyote Flat providing level passage between volcanic buttes. To the southeast, the Guard Corral Reservoir and Ararat Hills mark the transition toward more complex drainage systems, while the vast Owyhee Desert begins its expanse on the northern horizon. The presence of Greely Crossing Rd and various canyons like Charlie Young Canyon suggest a history of remote transit and high-country livestock management.