2021 Map of Ravens Nest

About this map

The Piñon Range dominates this corner of Nevada, where the high-altitude terrain of the Great Basin is defined by steep ridges and seasonal water sources. The namesake Ravens Nest and the prominent Bunker Hill rise above a landscape carved by Lee Canyon and Ferdford Cr. In this arid environment, the locations of reliable water are critical landmarks for both history and geography. Springs such as Slump Spring, Red Spring, Murdock Spring, and Mill Creek Spring dot the mountain slopes, serving as vital waypoints. The boundary between Eureka County and Elko County runs through the western edge of the map, following a meridian that separates these two historic mining and ranching regions. Other notable landforms include the massive Pine Mtn and the drainage of Cole Cr, reflecting the complex topography of the Humboldt River watershed area.