1981 Map of Jarbidge Mts

About this map

Humboldt National Forest dominates this northeastern Nevada landscape, where the high-altitude peaks of the Jarbidge Mountains and the Independence Mountains frame a history of mining and ranching. The presence of the Rio Tinto Mine and Golden Eagle Mine near Mountain City speaks to the region's mineral-driven development during the mid-20th century. To the east, the protected Jarbidge Wilderness preserves the drainages of the Jarbidge River and Marys River, showing a dramatic vertical relief that culminates at peaks like the Matterhorn. Small settlements such as Patsville, Rowland, and Charleston are scattered along the watercourses, while Nevada 225 provides the primary transit artery north toward the Idaho border. The impoundment of the Owyhee River at Wild Horse Reservoir creates a major focal point in the southwest, surrounded by landmarks like Wild Horse Mountain and Table Mountain.