2012 Map of Devils Pass

About this map

Toana John Mountains dominate the western landscape of this Elko County quadrangle, where high-altitude desert hydrology dictates the locations of seasonal water sources. The terrain is defined by a network of drainages including Devils Creek, Badger Creek, and the extensive Boulder Creek system. These waterways are supported by scattered, named water points such as Moonshine Spring, Crocket Spring, and Winter Spring, which provided essential resources for land use in this arid environment. Significant geographic markers like Devils Pass serve as natural corridors through the varied topography. The map also identifies major land depressions like Mustang Draw and Big Draw in the northeastern section, reflecting the complex erosional patterns of the Great Basin during the early twenty-first century.