2021 Map of Water Pipe Canyon

About this map

Independence Mountains dominate the eastern half of this landscape, rising sharply above the expansive Independence Valley. This high-desert terrain within the Humboldt National Forest is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainages and steep canyons, including the prominent Water Pipe Canyon and Starvation Canyon. The peaks, anchored by Wheeler Mtn, are separated from the valley floor by several named springs such as Willow Spring and Barry Spring, which likely served as vital water sources for early ranching and grazing operations in this part of Elko County.