2012 Map of Burner Hills

About this map

Burner Hills define this high-desert landscape in northern Elko County, where seasonal drainage patterns and isolated water sources dictate the geography. The terrain is dominated by the complex network of Willow Creek, which weaves through the center of the quadrangle, and Milligan Creek to the west. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise accounting of these water resources, including the specifically named Bookkeeper Spring near the northwestern corner. The map reflects a characteristically open ranching or grazing territory, marked primarily by its hydrography and topographical relief rather than dense human settlement or industrial development.