2014 Map of Boies Reservoir

About this map

The Snake Mountains dominate the southwestern reaches of this Elko County landscape, where high-elevation drainage systems define the local geography. Significant water sources like Corral Spring and Dead Bull Spring provide vital points of interest in an otherwise arid environment characterized by deep incisions like Harris Canyon. The northern portion of the map is centered on Boies Reservoir, a key catchment area for the local hydraulic network. This region's accessibility is marked by rugged ranching infrastructure, specifically Butler Ranch Rd and various county routes such as CR-755. The intricate network of seasonal waterways, including the N Fork Jakes Cr, S Fork Jakes Cr, and Dead Bull Cr, illustrates how snowmelt and spring runoff from the higher peaks feed into the lower basins, supporting the high-desert ecology of the eastern Great Basin.