2015 Map of Snowstorm Mountain

About this map

Snowstorm Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Elko County, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and named peaks defines the terrain. The presence of the S Fork Little Humboldt River in the southeast corner indicates the primary watershed for the region, fed by numerous creeks including Sheep Cr and Jake Cr. The map reveals a land structured by elevation, from the prominent Snowstorm Mtn and Kelly Creek Mtn to the flatter expanses of Snowstorm Flat. Distinctive landmarks like Crows Nest and Winters Ridge suggest the importance of topographic orientation in this remote Nevada range. The mapping of Mud Lake and various watercourses like Winters Cr and Pole Cr illustrates the hydrology of a landscape where water is the primary sculptor of the basin and range geology.