2014 Map of Secret Valley

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Ruby Mountains define this section of Elko County, where high-altitude drainages descend into the high desert basins. Within the Humboldt National Forest, a network of named canyons like Devils Slide Canyon, Poison Canyon, and Secret Canyon carve through the western range. The topography is anchored by Humboldt Pass and Secret Pass, critical transit points that connect the interior valleys to the ranching country below. In the lower elevations, the small settlements of Arthur and Ruby Valley sit near the course of the Franklin River. The map reveals a landscape dominated by water rights and seasonal flows, with numerous creeks such as Krenka Cr and Woolverton Cr feeding into the valley floor. These drainage patterns and isolated springs, including Persons Spring, illustrate the vital water sources that have supported local ranching and settlement for generations.