2015 Map of Jake Creek Mountain

About this map

Jake Creek Mtn and the Owyhee Bluffs dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where water is the primary architect of human activity. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management through sites like Meyers Reservoir and Ellison Reservoir, which were essential for supporting ranching and survival in this arid terrain. Drainage patterns are clearly defined by the S Fork Little Humboldt River and Jake Cr, while numerous natural water sources such as Big Spring, Sawtooth Spring, and Indian Springs provided vital hubs for travelers and livestock alike. The Presence of CR-724 provides the primary transit artery through the basin, connecting these remote springs and peaks. The topography here represents a classic Great Basin environment where named landforms like the Snowstorm Mountains dictate the movement of water and people.