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2015 Map of Dry Creek Reservoir

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dry Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dry Creek Reservoir anchors the western edge of this High Desert landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of Elko County rises into the Bull Run Mountains. The map reveals a network of water management and seasonal drainage, from the Homer Ditch in the south to the upper reaches of Dry Creek and Indian Creek. Settlement is sparse and specialized, marked by points like Paisewa Goei and the aptly named Crows Nest.

A significant portion of the eastern and southern territory falls within the Humboldt National Forest, where the topography becomes increasingly complex around Wall Canyon and Porcupine Pass. Named gates such as White Gate and Crows Nest Gate suggest controlled access points for ranching or forestry operations, while isolated water sources like Granger Spring and Barrel Spring indicate the critical points of reliance for the region's cattle and wildlife.