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2012 Map of Frost Creek

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Frost Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

High-desert ranching operations define the landscape of Elko County as shown in this recent survey. Named family holdings like Sestanovich Ranch and the Max Arnhold Ranch are situated along the primary north-south roadway, illustrating the persistent importance of water access in this arid basin. A network of ephemeral and perennial water sources, including Huntington Cr, Frost Cr, and Pearl Cr, originate from the higher elevations to the east, feeding the grazing lands below.

Watering holes such as Frost Springs and Humboldt Spring serve as critical landmarks for local navigation and livestock management. The topography is marked by the transition from the relatively level valley floor to the prominent Frost Canyon. Numerous Forest Service roads, such as NFD 119 RD and NFD 367 RD, crisscross the area, providing access to the more remote sections of the rangeland and the various spring-fed creeks like Platt Spring.