2015 Map of Blue Basin

About this map

Independence Mountains define the high terrain of this Elko County landscape, where the drainage systems of the Great Basin dictate the location of land use and access. The map reveals a series of named agricultural or grazing plots situated along watercourses, such as South Field and Hereford Field bordering Maggie Cr. The network of creeks, including Lone Mountain Cr and Chicken Cr, flow through the sagebrush-covered valleys toward the central Blue Basin. This 2015 survey reflects the contemporary organization of ranching and resource management in Nevada, with isolated landmarks like Basco Field and Taylor Field serving as primary indicators of human activity. The presence of CR-716 provides the main artery through this sparsely populated high-desert region, connecting the various fields and creek basins.