2012 Map of Big Cottonwood Canyon

About this map

The South Fork Owyhee River meanders across this Elko County landscape, defining the topography as it winds through the namesake Big Cottonwood Canyon. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where water and high-altitude terrain dictate the layout of the land. In the southern reaches of the map, Camp Divide serves as a lone point of settlement, situated near the headwaters of Dry Creek. The northern river corridor features Swimmers Flat, a distinct break in the canyon walls that highlights the importance of river access in this high desert environment. While most of the area remains undeveloped, infrastructure is represented by the path of Co RD 730, which follows the river's course in the northwest, providing a vital connection through this isolated Nevada terrain.