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2018 Map of McDermitt

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of McDermitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The border community of McDermitt sits at the northern edge of the Quinn River Valley, where the Nevada and Oregon state lines meet. This landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the high desert, featuring the branching Quinn River and a network of seasonal drainages including Saint Martin Cr, Washburn Cr, and Twomile Cr. To the east lies Fort McDermitt, connected to the main settlement by Old Reservation Rd.

Local history is preserved at the McDermitt Cem and through various family-named landmarks such as Giacometto Spring. The layout of the region reflects its ranching and mining ties, with corridors like Cordero Mine Rd and U C Ranch Rd cutting through the valley. The presence of The Slough and extensive wetland areas along the river underscores the importance of water management in this arid stretch of Humboldt County.