2012 Map of Harrison Pass

About this map

Harrison Pass serves as the central focal point of this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, where the drainages of the Ruby Mountains begin their descent into the surrounding basins. The map illustrates a network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, including Toyn Cr, Green Mountain Cr, and Corral Cr, which carve through the terrain beneath the shadow of Rattlesnake Mountain. Human presence in this area is defined by traditional ranching and recreational use, as seen at the Zaga Ranch, Corta Ranch, and the Pearl Creek Camp. The local infrastructure relies heavily on Forest Service routes like Natl Forest Develop Road 118 RD, which provides access to the higher ridges and water sources such as Pearl Cr and Brown Cr. This map documents a remote part of the Great Basin where the topography dictates both the travel routes and the location of isolated homesteads.