2015 Map of Delaware Creek

About this map

The Humboldt National Forest defines the northwestern boundary of this high-altitude landscape, where the headwaters of two major western drainage systems nearly meet. The terrain is a complex network of seasonal and perennial streams, most notably the Owyhee River flowing north and the N Fork Humboldt River carving through the Valley of the North Fork to the south. This hydrological divide is punctuated by the rising slopes of the Bone Mountains in the southeast. While largely an open range, the area is serviced by the Stevens-Crosby Airport and a grid of rural routes like Tactite Ave and Perlite Rd, hinting at the mineral-based nomenclature of the region. The map captures a transition point between forest service land and private holdings, marked by the confluence of tributaries such as Delaware Cr, McAfee Cr, and Chicken Cr.