2012 Map of North Schell Peak

About this map

North Schell Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape in the Schell Creek Range of eastern Nevada. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage networks flowing eastward toward the valley floor, including Piermont Cr, Bassett Cr, and Little Negro Cr. These seasonal and perennial waterways historically supported small-scale ranching operations along the mountain fringe, visible here through established sites like Bassett Ranch, Keegan Ranch, and Home Ranch. A network of Forest Service roads, such as NFD 432 RD and NFD 387 RD, provides access across the shifting elevations and through the various canyons. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of White Pine County, where water sources like Odgers Cr and Gordon Cr remain the primary drivers of land use and settlement placement in an otherwise arid environment.