2012 Map of Hardy Creek

About this map

Hardy Creek meanders through this portion of Elko County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent watercourses and the high desert climate of northeast Nevada. The drainage of Nanny Creek enters from the north, illustrating the complex hydrology of this basin-and-range environment before the water is lost to the arid terrain. Human impact on this remote area is primarily represented by the corridor of Alternate U.S. Route 93, which cuts diagonally across the northeastern corner. This roadway serves as a critical transportation link through the vast open spaces between regional hubs, while the surrounding grid suggests a landscape largely managed for ranching or left to its natural state. The map provides a precise record of the physical geography and minor drainage patterns that have dictated movement and land use in this part of the Great Basin for decades.