2012 Map of Decoy SW

About this map

Dolly Varden Spring Rd crosses this high desert landscape within Elko County, Nevada, providing one of the few named navigation points in an otherwise open and sparse terrain. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded this area in 2012, showing a grid of section lines that mark the land divisions of the Great Basin. This specific survey highlights the minimal infrastructure typical of this part of northeastern Nevada, where topography is defined by subtle elevation changes rather than dense settlement or industrial development. For those studying the transit routes of the region, the placement of the single arterial road across the southern portion of the quadrangle offers a clear view of the modern trail system used to access these remote reaches.