2012 Map of Maggie Summit

About this map

Bull Run Mountains and the high basins of northern Elko County define this 2012 survey, where mountain passes like Maggie Summit and Columbia Summit connect high-altitude rangeland. The settlement of Aura sits near the headwaters of Blue Jacket Creek, serving as a central point in a landscape marked by historic ranching operations such as the Columbia Ranch and H Ireland Ranch. This terrain is characterized by a dense network of gulches and creeks, including California Gulch, Polaris Gulch, and Maggie Gulch Creek, which drain the steep slopes of Pennsylvania Hill. The map traces the winding route of State Hwy 11A as it navigates the complex topography between the Columbia Basin and Bull Run Basin, providing a clear view of the traditional land use and drainage patterns in this corner of the Great Basin.