2015 Map of McGhee Mountain

About this map

McGhee Mtn and the Idaho Canyon Range dominate this high-desert corner of Humboldt County, defining a landscape of dramatic elevation shifts and essential water sources. The map captures the complex drainage patterns of the Great Basin, where seasonal flows like Virgin Cr and Sagebrush Cr navigate the terrain toward the narrow Thousand Creek Gorge in the north. Isolated water points such as McGhee Mountain Spring and Burro Spring serve as critical landmarks in an area characterized by massive topographic features like Big Mtn. This survey reflects the remote ranching and grazing environment of Northern Nevada, where land use is dictated by the availability of water and the orientation of canyons like Oregon Canyon.