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1989 Map of Fivemile Gulch

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Fivemile Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Rancho Grande and the Old Winecup Ranch sit near the southern reaches of this high-desert landscape where the borders of Nevada and Idaho meet. This 1980s terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources, essential for ranching and survival in the Great Basin. Goose Creek and Piney Creek flow through the western portion of the map, while Trout Creek and Jay Creek carve through the eastern ridges.

A significant portion of the northern area is managed as part of the Sawtooth National Forest, providing a transition from the lower ranch lands toward higher elevations like Sugar Loaf Peak. The distribution of scattered water points, including Fivemile Springs, Buck Springs, and Whitey Davis Spring, illustrates the critical importance of spring-fed hydrology in maintaining the remote ranching operations of Elko County. Numerous 4WD tracks trace the contours of the Fivemile Gulch area, showing the modern accessibility of this rural frontier.