2018 Map of Mizpah Point

About this map

The Dolly Varden Mountains dominate the southeastern portion of this Elko County landscape, rising sharply above the northern reaches of Steptoe Valley. This topography is defined by a series of deep drainages, including Corral Canyon and Crow Canyon, which cut through the high ground surrounding Mizpah Point. The presence of Crow Spring at the base of the mountains provides a critical water source in an otherwise arid environment, while seasonal drainages like Nelson Cr and North Cr trace the natural path of runoff toward the valley floor. The map illustrates the transition from the wide, flat expanse of the valley into the complex geological formations of the North Creek Canyon area, reflecting the characteristic basin and range structure of this part of Nevada.