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2012 Map of Badger Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Badger Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Owyhee River winds through this high-desert ranching landscape in northern Elko County, where isolated cattle operations define the region's human geography. Byington Ranch and the nearby Byington Ranch Airport serve as central hubs for activity in the northwest, while Hansen Ranch, Thompson Ranch, and Baker Ranch are spaced along the foothills of the Independence Mountains. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of seasonal and perennial waters, including Badger Creek, Beaver Creek, and the North Fork Deep Creek.

Logistics in the area are facilitated by State Hwy 11A, which connects these remote outposts. In the northeast, Wild Horse Crossing and the Wild Horse Crossing Campground provide a fixed point for recreation and passage over the river. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring patterns of Great Basin ranching, where family-named landmarks like Wood Gulch and Cow Canyon reveal a long-standing relationship between the land and its seasonal grazing and water resources.