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2014 Map of Scotts Gulch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Scotts Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Humboldt River carves a central path through this section of Eureka County, defining a corridor that has historically served as a vital transportation route. Along this waterway, the small settlements of Cluro, Harney, and Barth are situated where the river threads between steep terrain features like Palisade Canyon and Rocky Canyon. These locales reflect the long-standing importance of the river valley for rail and road access through the high desert.

Upland from the river, the landscape is marked by numerous water sources and significant topographical landmarks. Emigrant Pass Ridge and Emigrant Canyon suggest the historic movement of travelers through the region, while isolated water points such as Seven Tank Spring and Willy Billy Spring dot the surrounding hills. In the southern reaches, the map shows the northern edge of Crescent Valley and the Dry Hills, accessed by routes like Stitzel Pass Rd.