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2021 Map of Boyd Reservoir

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Boyd Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Elko Hills anchor the northwestern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where modern residential development meets the historic open range of Elko County. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, a dense network of suburban streets including Spring Creek Pkwy, Glenvista Dr, and Country Club Pkwy indicates the significant growth of a planned community near the South Fork Valley. This residential grid contrasts sharply with the expansive northern terrain, which remains defined by traditional water sources and ranching infrastructure.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by features such as Boyd Reservoir, Sandhill Reservoir, and the ephemeral Dry Lake. Named landmarks like Hog Tommy Hill and its associated Hog Tommy Spring suggest a history of local land use tied to these reliable water points. The landscape is also traversed by older routes like Boyd-Kennedy Rd and Lower Lamoille Rd, which connect these remote uplands to the broader valley floor.