2015 Map of Hobo Canyon

About this map

The Quinn River meanders across the northwest corner of this Nevada landscape, where the flat expanse of the Black Rock Desert meets the rising elevations of the Jackson Mountains. The terrain transitions from desert basin floor to complex drainage systems, characterized by seasonal watercourses like Jackson Cr Slough and various family-named geographic features. Deep canyons cut into the mountain front, including Mike O'Brian Canyon, Christiansson Canyon, and the central Hobo Canyon. This area is sparsely developed, with the Jackson Ranch Rd serving as a primary corridor through the high-desert environment. Geographers and local historians can trace the intricate network of canyons such as Bliss Canyon and New Years Canyon as they drain toward the historic desert floor.