2014 Map of Little Huntoon Valley

About this map

Little Huntoon Valley and the neighboring Huntoon Valley occupy a high-elevation desert landscape defined by the drainage patterns of the Excelsior Mountains. This Mineral County region is largely preserved within the Toiyabe National Forest, where steep, arid slopes converge at Jacks Spring Canyon. The map details the intricate topography of the basin-and-range geography, highlighting the importance of seasonal water sources such as Jacks Cr. These drainages were critical for early grazing and mineral exploration in the remote Nevada interior during the late twentieth century. Surveying lines for townships and ranges, including t5n r31e, mark the jurisdictional grid across this sparsely populated wilderness, providing a clear record of the public land system used by federal agencies to manage these high-desert territories.