2018 Map of Knott Creek

About this map

The Pine Forest Range dominates this corner of Humboldt County, defining a landscape of high-elevation meadows and seasonal water systems. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Hollywood Meadow and Rodeo Flat represent the specialized grazing and gathering grounds utilized in this high-desert environment. The drainage patterns are particularly intricate, with Knott Cr feeding into the Knott Creek Reservoir before transitioning into the Knott Cr Channel. This area illustrates the essential management of water in the Great Basin, where features like Gridley Springs and the ephemeral Gridley Lake provided critical points of interest for early travelers and ranching operations. The terrain shifts from the peaks of the range down to the low-lying Alkali Flat, showcasing the stark elevation changes typical of the Nevada interior.