2018 Map of Mountain City

About this map

Mountain City and Patsville serve as the primary human centers in this high-desert landscape of northern Elko County, positioned along the winding Owyhee River. The map reveals a region deeply shaped by mining and grazing, with several prospect sites including Gem 1 and Golden 3 located north of the main settlements. The terrain is marked by distinct geological formations such as the Bruneau Range and the Wild Horse Range, which provide a dramatic backdrop to the dispersed network of forest roads and trails like Mountain City Drive and the Mt. City ATV routes. Much of the land is managed as part of the Humboldt National Forest, where features like Devils Gate and Quartzite Hill dominate the topography. Local history is etched into the landscape through family-named landmarks such as Hansen Gulch, Russel Gulch, and Ross Gulch, while several springs, including Roach Spring and Muddy Flat Spring, suggest the critical importance of water in this arid environment.