2021 Map of Elk Mountain

About this map

Humboldt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the Nevada-Idaho border, a region defined by complex drainage networks and volcanic-named relief. The terrain is structured by prominent summits such as Elk Mtn, Wrangle Mtn, and the distinctively named White Elephant Butte and Red Elephant Butte. This 2021 survey shows an extensive network of primitive paths, including the Ross 1 Trl and Bullcamp Trl, which navigate the steep canyons carved by Ross Pasture Cr and Axe Handle Cr. Isolated water sources like Chicken Spring and H Spring serve as critical landmarks in this arid environment. The map captures the meeting of several county and state lines, where Elko County joins Owyhee and Twin Falls counties, illustrating the jurisdictional boundaries that overlay these remote mountain basins.