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2012 Map of Boies Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Boies Reservoir anchors this high-desert landscape in Elko County, serving as a critical water source in a region defined by its complex drainage network. The topography is intricately carved by the various branches of Jakes Creek, including the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork, which converge as they move through the terrain. Human activity is concentrated around established outposts like Dry Creek Ranch and Bull Camp, reflecting the long-standing ranching traditions of northeastern Nevada.

Transportation through this isolated area relies on the O'Neil Co Rd, which skirts the northern reaches near Corral Spring. The map documents a landscape where seasonal water flow and perennial springs, such as Dead Bull Spring, dictate the placement of settlements and grazing grounds. To the east, the terrain descends into Harris Canyon, further illustrating the erosion patterns that characterize the transition between open range and the deeper cuts of the Dry Creek and Bull Camp Creek valleys.