2018 Map of Comins Lake

About this map

The high-desert landscape surrounding Ely and East Ely is defined by the broad Steptoe Valley and the rising slopes of the Duck Creek Range. This 2018 survey detail shows a network of roads extending from the urban core toward the Humboldt National Forest, where numerous canyons like Mosier Canyon and Lowry Canyon cut into the mountains. A vital hydrologic system is visible through the valley floor, centered on Comins Lake and the adjacent Comins Meadow, fed by seasonal flows from Steptoe Cr. Local water sources are mapped with precision, including Shallenberger Spring, Fish Pond Springs, and Blackrock Spring. To the southeast, Monitor Field occupies a level stretch of ground near the mountain foothills. The map documents the interface between modern residential developments, such as Heritage Dr and Marich Way, and the vast public lands that characterize this part of White Pine County.