Copper Basin (Nevada)

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]

Autumn in Copper Basin, with the Copper Mountains in the background
Copper Basin
Wildflowers in Copper Basin
Floor elevation7,408 ft (2,258 m)[1]
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41°46′15″N 115°29′24″W[1] 

References
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  1. "Copper Basin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2014-12-07.
  2. Jarbidge Mts., Nevada–Idaho, 30x60 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1981
  3. "Copper Basin, Intermountain Region Viewing Area". United States Forest Service. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  4. Nevada Road & Recreation Atlas (Map). 1:280000. Benchmark Maps. 2007. p. 35-36. ISBN 0-929591-95-X.
  5. "ELKO COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ROAD SYSTEM" (PDF). Retrieved December 7, 2014.


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