2015 Map of Thousand Creek Gorge

About this map

The high desert landscape along the Nevada and Oregon border defines this corner of Humboldt County, dominated by the prominent volcanic elevations of the Idaho Canyon Range and the basalt plateau of Big Spring Table. A striking geologic break is formed by the Thousand Creek Gorge, where Thousand Cr cuts through the terrain. Human navigation in this remote basin is marked by the Dufurrena Grade, a road winding through the topography that connects scattered landmarks like Jackass Flat and Railroad Point. The map provides a detailed view of the high-altitude drainages and escarpments, including the northern slopes of McGhee Mtn and the isolated summit of Twin Peak, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Long Draw near the state line.