2021 Map of Snow Gulch

About this map

Dewitt Mill stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape, situated at the base of the steep western slopes of Battle Mtn. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where deep drainages like Long Canyon and Poormans Gulch cut through the mountainside. To the east, the topography flattens significantly as it approaches the Reese River basin, a marshy area near the border of Humboldt and Lander Counties. The transition from the rugged peaks of Piute Canyon to the alluvial plains illustrates the hydraulic patterns of the region, where seasonal waters from Elder Cr and Little Giant Mill Cr flow toward the valley floor. Modern recreational use is visible in the network of the Copper Basin Mountain Bike Trail, which winds through the complex ridges and gulches south of Snow Gulch.