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2021 Map of Halleck

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Halleck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Humboldt River corridor defines this portion of Elko County, serving as the primary hydrological and transport artery for the settlements of Halleck and Elburz. This landscape is a complex network of drainages where Lamoille Cr, Secret Cr, and John Day Cr descend from the higher elevations to converge with the river. The presence of Lake Phyllis in the southeast corner and the expansive Dennis Flats to the east illustrate the transition between the river's floodplains and the high desert basins.

Modern infrastructure, including the Halleck road and Sage Ln, parallels the historic paths carved by the river and early trails. To the north and south, the Peko Hills and the South Fork Valley frame a region shaped by both cattle ranching and the proximity to the transcontinental railroad routes that have long traversed this valley. The map provides a contemporary view of these traditional ranching lands within the Lamoille Valley.