2012 Map of Middle Stack Mountain

About this map

Salmon Falls Creek carves a winding path through this high-desert landscape of Elko County, defining the western drainage patterns of the region. The map documents a landscape primarily dedicated to ranching and water resources, centered on the historic San Jacinto Ranch and the nearby settlement of San Jacinto. The presence of several distinct water sources, including Mineral Hot Spring, San Jacinto Ranch Spring, and Aspen Spring, highlights the critical importance of riparian zones in this arid environment. To the east, the topography rises toward the prominent Middle Stack Mountain, while transport history is preserved in the alignment of Old Hwy 93 and Old US Hwy 93, which parallel the creek. Further south, Middle Stacks Ranch serves as another focal point of human habitation along the Meadow Creek drainage.