2018 Map of Hobo Canyon

About this map

The Black Rock Desert floor meets the sharp rising slopes of the Jackson Mountains in this Humboldt County landscape. This 2018 survey captures the intricate drainage system where the Quinn River and the Jackson Cr Slough meander across the arid flats. The eastern half of the map is defined by a series of dramatic geographic features, including Hobo Canyon, Alaska Canyon, and Mike O'Brian Canyon, which cut through the steep mountain terrain. The only significant human infrastructure noted is the Jackson Creek Ranch Rd, which skirts the base of the mountains. This map serves as an essential record of the hydrology and topography in a region where seasonal water flow, such as Jackson Cr and Mary Sloan Cr, dictates the movement of both people and wildlife across the desert basin.