2014 Map of Snow Gulch

About this map

Battle Mtn anchors the high desert landscape of Humboldt and Lander counties in this 2014 survey. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where Piute Canyon, Snow Gulch, and Poormans Gulch carve through the mountain slopes. This area reveals a history of industrial and agricultural water management, evidenced by the Dewitt Mill and the Lower Twenty-five Ditch which diverts from the Humboldt River corridor. The northern portion of the map shows the transition from the steep peaks down toward the river basin, where the Reese River and Elder Cr drain into the valley. Modern transportation is represented by Interstate 80 and the Mote Hwy, which cut diagonally across the arid flats, providing a stark contrast to the winding natural watercourses like Little Giant Mill Cr and N Fork Trout Cr found in the higher elevations.