2014 Map of Hat Peak

About this map

The high desert borderland between Idaho and Nevada is defined by remote ranching infrastructure and hydrological features in this 2014 survey. This portion of Elko County and Owyhee County features the prominent landmark of Hat Peak, which rises above a landscape marked by essential water sources for livestock and local wildlife. Strategic water management is evident through the placement of Garat Reservoir and Josephine Reservoir, along with the tucked-away Butte Spring. The drainage patterns are clearly mapped via seasonal watercourses like Juniper Creek and Circle Creek, which navigate the township and range divisions. The inclusion of Reservation Fence Reservoir near the northeastern boundary suggests the intersection of land management and rangeland boundaries that characterize this high-elevation plateau.