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2018 Map of Merritt Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Merritt Mtn and the northern reaches of the Humboldt National Forest define this high-altitude landscape in Elko County. The terrain is a complex network of high ridges and drainage basins, including the Wild Horse Range and Cold Springs Mtn. An intricate system of designated trails and forest service roads like Mt. City ATV and the Haystack-Waterlog Summit route crisscrosses the mountains, illustrating how modern recreational access and resource management intersect in the Great Basin.

Water is a critical feature of the topography, with numerous small drainages such as Big Springs Cr, Negro George Cr, and Chicken Cr carving deep into the mountainsides. Named landmarks like Point of Rocks, Chipman Meadow, and Vincenti Canyon provide specific points of reference for those tracing historical land use or grazing patterns. The map also captures the eastern edge of the Bruneau Range and the distinctive Sunflower Flat, showcasing the variety of alpine and high-desert environments found at the Nevada-Idaho border.