2014 Map of Mahala Creek East

About this map

The Valley of the North Fork serves as a central drainage corridor in this part of Elko County, where the N Fork Humboldt River flows through high desert terrain. To the northeast, the Bone Mountains rise above the basin, while the landscape to the west is deeply etched by a network of seasonal watercourses including Sheep Cr, Mahala Cr, and Gance Cr. Human presence is evidenced primarily by remote infrastructure such as Keddy Ranch Rd and Coal Mine Canyon Rd, which navigate the canyons and creek beds. Near the river, Warm Springs provides a localized hydrological point of interest. This 2014 survey captures the traditional ranching and open-range character of the region, illustrating how the topography of Middle Field Canyon and surrounding ridges dictates the path of travel and water management in this arid environment.