2012 Map of Jacks Peak

About this map

Independence Valley serves as the focal point for this high-desert ranching landscape in northern Nevada, where water management defines the settlement patterns. The sparse development is anchored by significant local holdings such as Andrae Ranch and Spanish Ranch, connected by rugged local arteries like Spanish Ranch Rd and River Ranch Rd. A network of drainage systems, including Bull Creek and Niagara Creek, flows from the surrounding high country toward the valley floor. To the east, the topography rises sharply toward Jacks Peak, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is deeply incised by Snow Canyon, Jerritt Canyon, and Cow Canyon. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern continuation of traditional Great Basin land use, featuring the Jack Creek Ranch Landing Strip as a modern necessity for these isolated northern Nevada ranching operations.