2014 Map of Little Horse Canyon

About this map

Central Peak rises as the dominant landmark within the high-elevation terrain of the Snake Range, where the eastern boundary of the Humboldt National Forest meets the lower desert floor. This 2014 survey captures the dramatic transition from the wooded mountain slopes down into the arid expanse of Snake Valley at the border of White Pine County, Nevada, and Millard County, Utah. The landscape is defined by deep incisions such as Red Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Little Horse Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward the basin. Human presence is sparse, represented primarily by the rugged routes of Smith Creek Rd and Horse Calf Rd, which trace the base of the mountains. The map documents the vital riparian corridors of Smith Cr and Hampton Cr, which provide rare water sources in an otherwise stark Great Basin environment.