2011 Map of Donnelly Creek

About this map

States Ranch and Jackson Ranch anchor the eastern edges of this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County. This 2011 survey documents a topography defined by seasonal water sources and expansive basins, where drainages like Donnelly Creek and Cottonwood Creek descend toward the broad expanse of Jackass Flats. The rugged western portion is dominated by South Donnelly Peak, providing a stark vertical contrast to the surrounding drainage networks of North Fork Cow Creek and South Fork Cow Creek. Human infrastructure is sparse but notable, including the Soldier Meadow Number Two Airport in the northeast and established outposts like Finley Ranch. Vital water points such as Buck Springs, Government Spring, and Burro Spring illustrate the critical reliance on isolated springs for life and livestock in this arid Great Basin environment.