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1980 Map of Elevenmile Well

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Elevenmile Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Evans Creek cuts through this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada, where the intersection of Humboldt and Elko counties meets the northern edge of Lander County. The terrain is defined by its thermal activity and ranching infrastructure, most notably at Hot Springs Ranch and the nearby geothermal features labeled as Spring (Hot) and Springs (Hot). These natural water sources were essential for livestock operations in the Great Basin, supported by scattered improvements like the Lower Clover Ranch and various corrals.

The mapping reveals a network of resource extraction and water management, including several Gravel Pits and the namesake Elevenmile Well. A solitary Water Tank serves as a navigational landmark in an area largely characterized by its open range and remote outposts. This survey provides a look at the rural economy of the region in the late 1970s, where land use was dictated by the availability of water in an otherwise arid environment.