2021 Map of Elko East

About this map

Elko expansion and the critical water infrastructure of the Great Basin define this 2021 record of northeastern Nevada. The Humboldt River and the Union Pacific RR cut through the northwest corner, serving as the historical and modern arteries of the region. As the city moves eastward into the Elko Hills, the landscape is marked by a sophisticated network of water management, including the Dewar Reservoir, Elko Mountain Reservoir, and the Lamoille Highway Reservoir. These features, along with Elko Summit Reservoir Number One, highlight the ongoing engineering required to sustain growth in this arid environment. To the south, the terrain transitions toward the South Fork Valley, where smaller drainages like Tenmile Cr and Mitchell Cr flow through the high desert. This map captures the intersection of urban development and the unforgiving topography of the Elko Summit and Burner Basin.