2012 Map of Merritt Mountain

About this map

Merritt Mountain and Jenneman Peak anchor this high-elevation corner of Elko County, where the landscape is defined by complex drainages and rugged promontories. The drainage network is particularly dense here, featuring the headwaters of Allegheny Creek, Cold Springs Creek, and Chicken Creek, which carve through the terrain between Rough Mountain and Cold Springs Mountain. The map reveals a remote pastoral and ranching character through features like Chipman Meadow and Sunflower Flat, which offer respite from the surrounding peaks. Water sources are critical in this environment, as evidenced by the presence of named points like Transient Spring, Archies Spring, and Jenkins Spring. Connectivity is limited to the winding Haystack Rd, illustrating the isolation of these canyons and gulches, such as Vincenti Canyon and Bridge Gulch, during the early 21st century.