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2021 Map of Welcome

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Welcome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Humboldt National Forest dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Elko County landscape, where the high peaks of the East Humboldt Range rise sharply above the high desert floor. The transition from the alluvial fans of Starr Valley and Clover Valley to the alpine terrain of Greys Peak and Chimney Rock defines the local geography. High-elevation water sources including Angel Lake, Smith Lake, and Greys Lake are tucked into the glacial cirques of the range, feeding a network of drainages such as Trout Creek, Willow Cr, and Angel Cr that flow toward the lower basins.

The settlement of Welcome sits near the northern boundary, serving as a point of entry for the numerous trails that penetrate the mountain wilderness. These routes, including the East Humboldt Highline Trl and various spurs like Angel 5 Trl and Clover 1 Trl, suggest a landscape shaped by both recreational access and natural resource management. The intricate topographic contours reveal the sharp relief of Greys Canyon and the surrounding ridgelines, providing a detailed look at this Great Basin environment.