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2021 Map of Dry Creek Reservoir

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Dry Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Dry Creek Reservoir and the high peaks of the Bull Run Mountains dominate this Elko County landscape, where the Humboldt National Forest spans across the eastern high ground. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems and vital water sources like Granger Spring and Barrel Spring, supporting life in this arid region of Nevada. High-altitude crossings such as Porcupine Pass and the distinctive Crows Nest peak suggest the challenges of navigating this interior range.

Evidence of human infrastructure appears in the form of ranch-related markers like White Gate, Crows Nest Gate, and the settlement at Paisewa Goel. A complex system of water management is visible through features like the Homer Ditch, which redirects flow from Wall Canyon to support agricultural or ranching needs. The map captures a moment in the 21st century where traditional range management and national forest conservation intersect.