2014 Map of Crittenden Springs

About this map

Crittenden Springs serves as a focal point for this high-altitude drainage basin in northeastern Elko County. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic network feeding into Crittenden Reservoir and Mill Cr Reservoir, which support the arid surrounding terrain. These water resources are tucked between the Delano Mountains to the west and the Goose Creek Mountains to the southeast, creating a complex system of canyons and ridges. Land-use patterns here are shaped by these topographic breaks, with Schoolhouse Canyon and Long Canyon providing natural corridors through the high country. The map also records the course of seasonal waterways such as Silver Creek and Granite Creek, which delineate the varied slopes of Grassy Hill and the broader basin floor, navigated by local routes like CR-766.