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2021 Map of Buena Vista Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Marys River valley defines this high-desert basin in Elko County, where seasonal drainage patterns and ranching access routes mark the landscape. This 2021 study shows a complex network of intermittent streams, including Stormy Cr, Spring Cr, and Hanks Cr, which feed into the central river system. The terrain is characterized by geographic markers like Spring Gulch and Taber Cr, providing specific points of reference for local historians studying the natural water management of the Great Basin.

Transportation through this sparsely populated ranching territory is maintained by the Oneil-Deeth Co Rd and the Deeth-Oneal Rd, which serve as the primary conduits between remote holdings. These roads follow the natural contours of the basin, reflecting long-standing patterns of land use and cattle movement. Genealogists and researchers can trace the relationship between these essential water sources and the surveyed township boundaries that have governed Nevada land management for over a century.