2012 Map of Coffin Mountain

About this map

Slagowski Ranch and the waters of Willow Creek define the northern landscape of this Elko County quadrangle. The area's ranching heritage is mapped through family-named landmarks and essential water sources, such as the Carlotti Ranch Springs and the thermal features of Hot Springs along Hot Creek. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, moving from the depths of Copper Canyon to the elevation of Coffin Mountain in the southeast corner. A sparse network of unpaved transit ways, including Indian Pony Rd and the Sadler-Sir Union road, connects these remote outposts. This survey captures a specific moment in the rural management of the Great Basin, where seasonal watercourses like Pony Creek and Dry Creek dictate the utility of the land for cattle and habitation.