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2012 Map of Deep Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Deep Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wilson Peak and Lime Mountain anchor this high-desert landscape in northern Elko County. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources, most notably the namesake Deep Creek which flows through the central portion of the quadrangle. Other vital water points include Sage Spring, Mud Spring, and the perennial courses of Chicken Creek and I L Creek.

Movement through this high-altitude ranching and grazing country follows established corridors like Co RD 729 and the pass at I L Summit. The area exhibits a classic Great Basin character, where named canyons like Wilson Canyon and geographic depressions such as Long Hollow provide critical context for early land use and settlement patterns. Several intermittent streams, including Sulphur Creek and Warm Spring Creek, highlight the seasonal nature of the hydrology in this part of Nevada.