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2018 Map of Winnemucca Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Winnemucca Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Silver State Valley defines the northern reaches of this Humboldt County terrain, where the wide basin meets the rising slopes of the Krum Hills. The landscape is dominated by high desert peaks, including the prominent Black Butte and the namesake Winnemucca Mtn in the southeast corner. These summits served as critical navigational markers for early travelers and modern hikers alike, with the Winnemucca Mountain Trail providing access to the higher elevations.

Transport through this arid region follows historic corridors, notably the path through Sand Pass and along Sand Pass Rd. The map illustrates a vast stretch of public land, primarily managed by the BLM, preserving the open character of the Great Basin. Local access is maintained by dirt roads like Winnemucca Mtn Rd, which provide a window into the remote geography just outside the regional hub of Winnemucca.