2014 Map of Elko East

About this map

The Humboldt River cuts across the northwestern corner of this Nevada landscape, where the urban expansion of Elko meets the rising terrain of the Elko Hills. By the early 21st century, the residential footprint of Spring Creek is well-established to the south, characterized by a dense grid of streets that contrast with the open, arid basins nearby. The map reveals a sophisticated water management network necessary for this high-desert environment, including the Elko Mountain Reservoir, Moffat Reservoir, and the tiered Elko Summit Reservoir Number One and Elko Summit Reservoir Number Two. Notable natural water sources like Burner Basin Spring and Tenmile Cr continue to define the drainage patterns of Burner Basin, illustrating how modern infrastructure follows the ancient paths of the Great Basin's seasonal and perennial waterways.