2015 Map of Humboldt Hill

About this map

Humboldt Hill stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Elko County, marking a terrain defined by subtle elevation shifts and seasonal water drainage. The north-flowing Milligan Cr carves a path through the center of the sheet, eventually reaching toward the expanse of the Owyhee Desert in the northeast corner. This 2015 survey illustrates a land primarily managed for ranching and water conservation, as evidenced by the presence of Rocky Reservoir in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Isolated peaks such as Fourmile Butte and Elevenmile Hill provide clear reference points for navigation across the open sagebrush country. The map's grid-like sections reveal the systematic division of these public lands, showing a landscape where few roads penetrate the interior, preserving the character of the Great Basin wilderness.