2012 Map of Heelfly Creek

About this map

Deer Horn Ranch and the M J Dahl Ranch occupy a landscape defined by the high-desert drainage systems of eastern Elko County. The map details a complex network of seasonal and perennial waterways, including the winding course of Reed Creek and the eponymous Heelfly Creek, which flow through the broad expanse of Dennis Flats. To the south, the terrain becomes more varied as it transitions into Corral Canyon and the evocatively named Poverty Gulch. The presence of the Seventyone Ranch near the confluence of Secret Creek and Soldier Creek illustrates the importance of water access for these remote agricultural outposts. Infrastructure in this region is focused on the ranching economy, with Co HWY 703 providing primary access alongside the specialized Dennis Flats Pipeline.