Copper Basin (Nevada) Explained

Copper Basin
Country:United States
District Type:County
District:Elko
Coordinates:41.7708°N -115.49°W
Elevation Ft:7408
Elevation Ref:[1]

Copper Basin is a basin located between the Copper Mountains and Fox Creek Range of northern Elko County, Nevada, United States.[1] [2] The basin, located on the border of the Mountain City and Jarbidge ranger districts within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is known for its displays of wildflowers during early summer.[3] It is accessed via Elko County Route 748, also known as Charleston-Jarbidge Road, by way of either Charleston or Jarbidge.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. 2014-12-07.
  2. Jarbidge Mts., Nevada–Idaho, 30x60 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981
  3. Web site: Copper Basin, Intermountain Region Viewing Area. United States Forest Service. December 7, 2014.
  4. Nevada Road & Recreation Atlas . Benchmark Maps . 2007 . 1:280000 . 35-36 . 0-929591-95-X.
  5. Web site: ELKO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ROAD SYSTEM. December 7, 2014.