2012 Map of Cold Creek Ranch

About this map

Cold Creek Ranch serves as a lone primary settlement landmark in this high-desert basin in White Pine County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral presence of Newark Lake, a playa whose footprint dominates the southwestern quadrant, reflecting the arid nature of the Great Basin. Historical transportation corridors remain central to the area's geography, most notably the Elko Hamilton Stage Rd, which traces a path through the valley. Natural features such as Cold Creek and the drainage at Orchard Canyon indicate the scarce but vital water sources that dictated where early ranching operations could establish themselves. Modern infrastructure is represented by Co Rd-1, maintaining the traditional north-south travel routes established by the stage lines of the nineteenth century.