Unit 072 covers the Diamond Mountains and surrounding country between Eureka and Elko. The Diamonds are a narrow, north-south range topping out at 10,614 feet, with extensive mahogany and aspen at mid-elevations and limber pine near the summit. Elevations run from about 5,800 feet in Diamond Valley and Newark Valley to the crest. The country is classic basin-and-range with deep canyons cut into the flanks and broad sagebrush valleys flanking the range. Mostly BLM with Humboldt-Toiyabe NF on the higher portion of the range. US 50 (the Loneliest Road) crosses the south end; gravel roads climb the canyons. Eureka is the closest town with limited services—gas, a couple of small motels and restaurants. Ely (70 miles east) is fuller. Cell service is in Eureka and absent elsewhere. Mule deer is the primary species—the Diamond mahogany-aspen mix produces mature bucks. The unit doesn't draw the attention of the Rubies or Schells, which keeps pressure manageable. Late October weather at elevation is cold and windy with snow possible.