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2018 Map of Jacks Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Jacks Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Independence Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape of northern Elko County, rising toward the summit of Jacks Peak. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by the transition from the arid expanse of Independence Valley in the southwest to the protected slopes of the Humboldt National Forest in the northeast. The map provides a detailed view of the water sources and drainages essential to the region's ranching and natural character, including Niagara Spring, Bull Cr, and Marsh Cr.

Evidence of the area's long-standing ranching heritage is found in the network of established routes like Spanish Ranch Rd, Wright Ranch Rd, and River Ranch Rd. These tracks skirt the base of dramatic landforms such as Jerritt Canyon, Snow Canyon, and Cow Canyon, illustrating how human movement in this part of Nevada remains closely tied to the available passes and canyon corridors within the range.