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2021 Map of Secret Valley

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Secret Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Arthur serves as a central landmark in this Elko County landscape, where the high peaks of the Ruby Mountains meet the broad expanse of Secret Valley. This area, managed largely within the Humboldt National Forest, is defined by its complex network of water sources and canyons that dictate the path of travel through the Great Basin. The Franklin River flows through the eastern portion of the sheet, while seasonal drainage systems like Krenka Creek and Gardner Creek carve through the western slopes.

Historically, the network of pack trails and forest roads, including the Lamoille-Gardner Creek Th Trl and Arthur spur, reflects the ranching and resource management needs of the high desert. Vital water points such as Secret Springs and Poison Canyon Spring emphasize the importance of reliable water in this terrain. The transition from the valley floor to the steep grades of Poison Canyon and Devils Slide Canyon illustrates the challenging topography that settlers and foresters navigated.