2014 Map of Cold Creek Ranch

About this map

Cold Creek Ranch sits at the base of the towering Ruby Mountains in this high-desert landscape of White Pine County. The topography is dominated by the vast, arid expanse of Newark Valley, where the ephemeral Newark Lake gathers seasonal runoff. This survey illustrates the isolated ranching life typical of the eastern Great Basin, with water sources like Cold Cr serving as critical lifelines for the local environment and agriculture. The eastern portion of the sheet rises sharply into the high country, marked by the deep cut of Orchard Canyon. Transportation through this remote terrain relies on established paths such as Ruby Valley Rd and the Newark Valley Route, which connect the scattered homesteads and navigate the dramatic transition from the flat valley floor to the steep mountain slopes.