2021 Map of Delano Peak

About this map

The Delano Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Elko County, rising toward the prominent summit of Delano Peak. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic drainages, including Division Canyon and the expansive Twentyone Mile Canyon, which descend toward the lower basins. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like the 23 Mile Reservoir and the course of Thousand Springs Cr, which is fed by scattered sources such as Indian Spring and Eighteen Mile Spring. The Wilkins-Montello Rd provides the primary corridor through this isolated topography, tracing a path south of Twentyone Mile Draw and Eighteenmile Canyon. This U.S. Geological Survey representation highlights the complex relationship between elevation and essential water resources in the northeastern Great Basin.