2012 Map of Buena Vista Ranch

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Marys River winds through this high-desert basin of Elko County, defining a landscape of riparian corridors and sprawling ranchlands. The area's water network is primary, with Hanks Creek, Spring Creek, and Stormy Creek carving paths through the terrain to join the main river. These water sources have historically dictated the placement of remote outposts such as Buena Vista Ranch, located near the river's bend, and Grock Ranch to the southeast. The geography is marked by distinct features like Spring Gulch and the seasonal flows of Tabor Creek. Access to this isolated section of Nevada is provided by long rural stretches like the Deeth-Oneal Rd, which connects the various ranching operations that characterize the local economy and land use in this part of the Great Basin.