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2021 Map of McDermitt

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of McDermitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

McDermitt straddles the high desert border between Nevada and Oregon, serving as a vital crossroads where the Quinn River begins to define the local geography. This high-altitude basin, known as the Quinn River Valley, is characterized by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and perennial water sources including Giacometto Spring and The Slough. The landscape reflects a long history of settlement and transit, anchored by Fort McDermitt and the nearby McDermitt Cem.

Transportation routes like Pioneer Rd and Old Reservation Rd follow the natural contours of the valley floor, connecting the community to the surrounding creek systems. Multiple watercourses such as Eightmile Cr, Twomile Cr, and Washburn Cr feed into the river system, illustrating the hydrology that has supported ranching and habitation in this arid northern Humboldt County region for generations.