2015 Map of Corral Lake

About this map

Corral Lake Butte rises above the high-desert plateau of northern Elko County, anchoring a landscape shaped by intermittent water and the vast reaches of the Owyhee Desert. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation documents a sparsely settled territory where land use is dictated by the Public Land Survey System, as evidenced by the clearly marked township and range lines. The topography is defined by the drainage patterns of Wolf Cr and the presence of the Corral Lake Reservoir and Corral Lake. These features suggest a landscape managed for cattle ranching or wildlife, where isolated water sources are critical for survival in the arid northern Nevada interior. The map provides a precise look at the elevation changes and seasonal watercourses that characterize this high-elevation basin.