T his Roadless area is located in northeast Nevada on the Mountain City Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It is approximately 60 miles north of Elko and is about 10 miles west of State route 225. T his area, roughly 26,000 acres in size, straddles the crest of the Independence Mountains. Topography varies from steep slopes along the ridgeline to more gentle slopes along the foothills of the mountains. McAfee Peak and Jacks Peak rise to over 10,000 feet in elevation.
Vegetation varies within the area.
Aspen, chokecherry, whitebark pine and sub-alpine fir are the common tree species. The area is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Deer, elk and antelope are the big game animals that can be seen. Mountain lions, coyotes and numerous small mammals are also found in the area. Several species of raptors including golden eagles and goshawks call the area home as well as many songbirds and game birds.