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2021 Map of Snowstorm Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Snowstorm Mountains define this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the terrain rises sharply toward prominent peaks and ridges. The central mass of Snowstorm Mtn is flanked by high-elevation features like Crows Nest and the broad Snowstorm Flat. Hydrological patterns are marked by seasonal drainages such as Snowstorm Cr and Winters Cr, which carve through the uplands before reaching the lower basins.

In the southern reaches of the quadrangle, the S Fork Little Humboldt River and its tributaries, including Sheep Cr and Jake Cr, provide a vital water network for this arid region. The presence of Mud Lake and named landmarks like Kelly Creek Mtn and Pole Creek Ridge reflect the traditional nomenclature used by 21st-century geologists and land managers to navigate this complex topography of northern Nevada.