2018 Map of Palisade

About this map

The Humboldt River cuts through the northern reaches of this Eureka County landscape, flowing through the narrow Palisade Canyon near the settlement of Palisade. This area is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and essential water sources, including Raine Ranch Springs and Emigrant Spring, which historically supported movement through the Great Basin. To the south, the Cortez Mountains rise prominently, with Iron Blossom Mtn serving as a significant landmark overlooking the high desert terrain. The map details a network of canyons and drainages, such as Safford Canyon and Rock Spring Canyon, that feed into the broader Pine Valley. This modern survey traces the enduring connection between the river corridor and the remote ranching and mining country that characterizes this portion of Nevada, noting the junction of Eureka Co Elko Co as it follows the path of Pine Cr.