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2014 Map of Jacks Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Jacks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The settlement of Jack Creek marks the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape where the Independence Mountains rise to the prominent Jacks Peak. Much of the terrain is protected within the Humboldt National Forest, defined by a network of drainage basins including Marsh Cr, Harrington Cr, and Bull Cr. These waterways carve through the high country, creating significant topographic features like Jerritt Canyon and Cow Canyon in the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Transportation through this high-desert region relies on a few primary routes such as NV-226 and Spanish Ranch Rd, which connect the remote ranching lands to the wider Independence Valley. The map detail shows how water sources like Niagara Spring are vital landmarks in this environment, supporting local activity far from urban centers. This 2014 survey captures the intersection of public forest lands and private ranching interests at the foot of the Nevada peaks.