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2021 Map of Winnemucca Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Winnemucca Mtn highpoint overlooks a landscape defined by Great Basin topography and the arid drainage patterns of Humboldt County. This region serves as a rugged backdrop to the north of the Humboldt River corridor, where the Krum Hills and Black Butte rise above the surrounding sagebrush flats. The map illustrates a network of essential access routes through this demanding terrain, including Sand Pass Rd and Winnemucca Mtn Rd, which navigate the elevation changes near Sand Pass.

To the northwest, the Silver State Valley stretches out, providing a stark contrast to the complex contours of the mountains. This 2021 survey reveals a quiet, open landscape where the primary human footprint is found in the section lines of the Public Land Survey System and the utility of these remote mountain roads. The placement of Winnemucca Mtn relative to these desert valleys highlights the geographic isolation and geological character common to northern Nevada's basin and range province.