2021 Map of Ferguson Flat

About this map

Lead Mine Hills rise above the high desert floor along the border of Nevada and Utah, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and wide alluvial basins. This modern topographic survey highlights the stark geography of the eastern edge of Elko County, where Ferguson Flat provides a level expanse between the rising peaks and the state line. The drainage network is characterized by intermittent flows such as Ferguson Cr, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the broad, sandy reaches of Dead Cedar Wash and Ferber Wash. These features trace the natural path of water through an arid environment, illustrating the geographic constraints that have long influenced movement and land use in this borderland region.