2011 Map of Sentinel Rock

About this map

Smith Ranch and Home Ranch anchor this landscape of the High Desert, representing the enduring presence of ranching in Humboldt County. The geography is defined by a network of drainage systems, most notably the Quinn River which flows along the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Other vital water sources like Crowley Creek, Rock Creek, and Cherry Creek provide the lifeblood for this arid territory, where water rights and access traditionally dictated the placement of early homesteads and current operations. The prominent Sentinel Rock serves as a distinctive natural landmark, standing watch over the intersection of local routes and the northern reaches of Jordan Meadow Rd. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of modern transportation with long-established western land use patterns.