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2018 Map of Red House Flat West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Red House Flat West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Osgood Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Humboldt County quadrangle, where a series of deep drainages including Porphyry Canyon, Etchart Canyon, and Felix Canyon carve through the high terrain. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the broad valley of the Humboldt River, a vital water source in this arid region. The small settlement at Comus sits along the river's edge, serving as a landmark in a territory defined by large-scale ranching and remote outposts.

Surface water is scarce and centered on localized sources such as Garden Spring and Dog Spring, which likely provided critical points for livestock and early travelers. The landscape is marked by lone formations like Lone Butte and the wide expanse of Red House Flat to the east. Transportation through this part of Nevada is traced via historical routes like Soldier Pass and the Pettit Ranch Rd, reflecting the long-standing ranching heritage of the area near Kelly Cr.