2012 Map of Elgin NE

About this map

Meadow Valley Wash defines the north-south corridor of this Lincoln County landscape, serving as the primary drainage and navigational axis for the surrounding canyon systems. This 2012 survey reveals a series of localized settlements and agricultural outposts tied to water sources, including the historic sites at Stine and Boyd. To the south, the terrain opens into Ash Flat near the intersection of Willow Canyon and Rainbow Canyon. Notable for its remote ranching history, the map identifies Elliott Ranch and the evocatively named Robbers Roost Ranch. The hydrology of the area is further characterized by numerous named springs that sustain local life in the arid environment, such as Flying Machine Spring, Hummingbird Spring, and Whiskey Spring. These features, along with names like Sawmill Canyon and Pennsylvania Canyon, suggest a history of diverse land use from timbering to prospecting along the Nevada drainage basins.