2014 Map of Hobble Canyon

About this map

Hot Creek Range dominates this portion of the Great Basin, where high-altitude peaks and deep drainage systems define the landscape within the Toiyabe National Forest. The map centers on the high desert hydrologic network, anchored by the presence of Hot Creek Ranch Spring and Upper Hot Creek Ranch Spring at the base of the mountains. These water sources have long been critical for survival and ranching operations in this arid environment. The terrain transitions from the steep, rugged slopes of Hot Creek North Summit down into the broader expanses of Hot Creek Valley and the curiously named Pott Hole Valley. Numerous canyons, such as Wood Tick Canyon, South Sixmile Canyon, and Hobble Canyon, serve as the primary conduits for seasonal runoff and access into the interior of the range via primitive routes like Hot Creek Rd and S Sixmile Cyn.