2012 Map of Blue Basin

About this map

Maggie Creek and its many tributaries, including South Creek and Lone Mountain Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Nevada landscape in the early 21st century. The map centers on the Blue Basin area, where a network of watercourses like Chicken Creek and Blue Basin Creek converge. Named agricultural and ranching sites, such as South Field, Hereford Field, Basco Field, and Taylor Field, are spaced along the creek bottoms, suggesting the distribution of grazing or hay production in this high-desert environment. Access to the western portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the Red House Rnch, reflecting the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of Elko County. The terrain is further etched by Taylor Creek and Donna Creek, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Great Basin.