2011 Map of Sugarloaf Knob

About this map

Sugarloaf Knob rises as a prominent landmark within this high-desert landscape of Humboldt County, defining the northern reaches of a quadrangle characterized by its remote drainage networks and intermittent water sources. The area is anchored by the southern stretch of the Antelope Range, where the terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Antelope. Natural water sources, critical for the survival of early livestock and travelers in this arid region, are documented at Fox Spring and Smokey Spring. The topography is further etched by the deep incision of Woods Canyon, which cuts through the western portion of the map. This 2011 survey illustrates the modern road network overlaying a landscape where physical geography—specifically the ridges and springs—historically dictated the movement of people and animals across the Great Basin.