2018 Map of Deer Creek Peak

About this map

The Jackson Mountains dominate this 2018 survey of Humboldt County, rising sharply above the western expanse of the Black Rock Desert. This arid landscape is defined by its verticality and the vital presence of water sources that sustain life in the Great Basin. The prominence of Deer Creek Peak anchors the central topography, while seasonal and perennial flows like Deer Cr and Happy Cr carve through the high elevations. For researchers and local historians, the map documents the infrastructure of remote ranching life, tracing routes such as Jackson Ranch Rd and Happy Creek Ranch Rd. Smaller, critical landmarks like Willow Springs and Poorman Spring highlight the locations where water naturally breaks the surface, serving as essential waypoints for travelers and livestock alike in this sparsely populated region of Nevada.