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2011 Map of Paiute Meadows

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Paiute Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Paiute Meadows Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in the early 21st century, marking a rare point of habitation in the shadow of the Black Rock Range. The terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources, where Paiute Creek and Sheep Creek thread through the basin toward Elephant Mountain. Remote access to these cattle-ranching lands is provided by Leonard Creek Rd and Farm Rd, which connect the isolated meadows to the wider Humboldt County region.

Water remains the most critical resource for anyone working this land, evidenced by the numerous named water points including Johnstone Springs, Onemile Spring, and Sheep Creek Spring. These springs and seasonal creeks dictate the movement of both livestock and wildlife across the arid flats. This survey documents the persistent ranching infrastructure and the geographical features of Paiute Meadows as they appeared in 2011.