2015 Map of Welcome

About this map

Welcome sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the flat valley floors meet the dramatic rising slopes of the East Humboldt Range. This 2015 study documents a region of transition between the ranching lands of Starr Valley and the protected wilderness of the Humboldt National Forest. The map detail highlights a rugged alpine hydrology, centered on a series of glacial basins including Angel Lake, Smith Lake, and Greys Lake. These high-country waters feed a network of drainages such as N Fork Angel Cr and Willow Cr that flow toward the lower basins. Prominent landmarks like Chimney Rock and Greys Peak anchor the ridgeline, which serves as a natural barrier between the agricultural corridors of the west and the more remote reaches of Clover Valley to the southeast. The infrastructure of the era is represented by Highway 40 and various forest development roads including Natl Forest Develop Road 502 Rd.