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2020 Map of Death Creek Reservoir

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Death Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Nevada-Utah border bisects this high-elevation landscape, where the Goose Creek Mountains meet the drainage basin of the Death Cr Reservoir. Ranching and seasonal access define the human footprint, evidenced by the network of tracks including Tanner Ranch Rd, Dean Pass Rd, and Deer Camp Rd. The topography is dominated by peaks like White Rock Mtn and Burnt Mtn, which overlook a system of drainages such as Mecham Cr and White Rock Cr.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid terrain, with numerous named springs including Bull Spring, Toro Spring, and Dinner Springs providing vital points for livestock and wildlife. The eastern portion of the map centers on the small Death Cr Reservoir and the appropriately named Death Valley, illustrating the challenging environment of the Elko and Box Elder County line during the early twenty-first century.