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2011 Map of Knott Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Knott Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gridley Springs and Gridley Lake define the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, where water sources dictated the movement of livestock and people in the early 21st century. The terrain is characterized by expansive features like Alkali Flat and Hollywood Meadow, signaling a region defined more by its natural topography than by dense settlement.

Water management is central to the area's geography, visible through the presence of the Knott Creek Reservoir and Little Onion Reservoir. These catchments, along with named drainages such as Alder Creek and Craine Creek, support the isolated outposts of the Great Basin. Near the southern boundary, the McCully Cabin stands near Rodeo Flat, representing the long-standing ranching tradition and seasonal human presence in this remote part of Nevada.