2012 Map of Crittenden Springs

About this map

Crittenden Ranch and the eponymous Crittenden Springs serve as the primary landmarks in this Elko County landscape. The area is defined by a series of drainage systems, most notably Granite Creek and Crittenden Creek, which feed into the Crittenden Reservoir. This water infrastructure suggests the ongoing importance of livestock ranching and water management in the high desert environment. To the west, the terrain rises toward Grassy Hill, while the local topography is further characterized by Schoolhouse Canyon and Long Canyon. Further north, Mill Creek Reservoir captures flow from Mill Creek, highlighting a pattern of catchment throughout the region. Several smaller waterways, including Silver Creek and Willow Creek, illustrate the complex network of seasonal and perennial streams that support the ranching operations and local ecology of this northeastern Nevada territory.