2011 Map of Cordero Mine

About this map

Cordero Mine anchors this high-desert landscape on the border of Nevada and Oregon, representing a significant industrial presence in the arid basin. The small settlement of Cordero sits near the mining operations, while large agricultural holdings like Lucky Seven Ranch and Washburn Ranch indicate the dual economic drivers of resource extraction and ranching. The terrain is defined by drainages such as McDermitt Creek and Washburn Creek that flow toward the Quinn River in the southeast corner. Transportation through the area is facilitated by CO Line RD, which traces the geographic boundary between states. The transition from the open flats to the steeper elevations of Long Canyon and McConnell Canyon highlights the typical Great Basin topography where remote ranching outposts and mineral deposits dictate the pattern of human settlement.