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2018 Map of Soldier Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Soldier Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fort Halleck Cem sits at the base of the Ruby Mountains, serving as a silent anchor for local history in this high-altitude corner of Elko County. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the open desert floor to the high peaks of the Humboldt National Forest, where steep drainages like John Day Canyon and Starvation Canyon provide vital water sources. Named springs such as Emigrant Spring, Hoot Owl Spring, and Warm Spring point to the critical role of water for travelers and ranchers in this arid environment.

A network of trails and primitive roads, including the Lamoille-Gardner Creek Th and the Starvation Canyon Loop, weave through the foothills, connecting drainage basins like Soldier Basin to the higher elevations near Soldier Peak. The map details a complex system of creeks, from Secret Cr in the north to the N Fork Cold Creek in the south, illustrating the watershed that sustains this portion of the Great Basin.