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2011 Map of Vicksburg Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Vicksburg Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pueblo Mill stands as a central industrial waypoint in this high-desert landscape of northern Humboldt County, situated where the terrain transitions toward the Bog Hot Valley. The area is defined by a series of prominent peaks and canyons, including Fisher Peak and the high elevations of Mahogany Mountain. Transportation through this corner of the Great Basin relies on the winding path of Alder Creek Ranch Rd, which provides access to the remote northwestern reaches of the state.

Water sources are vital and scarce, evidenced by a network of named springs such as Cold Spring, Antelope Spring, and Quaking Aspen Spring. These points of reliable water historically supported the ranching and prospecting efforts suggested by landmarks like Vicksburg Canyon and Cherry Gulch. The complex drainage system is further detailed by the seasonal flows of Antelope Creek and Alta Creek, which carve out the Alta Creek Basin amidst the surrounding ridges.