2012 Map of Holborn

About this map

The Windermere Hills overlook a high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the transportation and ranching history of northeastern Nevada is etched into the terrain. This area is anchored by the small settlements of Holborn and Fenelon, points along the rail corridor that has long served as a vital link across the Great Basin. Ranching operations are centered around reliable water sources like the Johnson Ranch, situated near the confluence of local drainages. The hydrology of the region is defined by intermittent systems such as Independence Creek and Barnet Springs Creek, supported by numerous named seeps including Upper Deadman Spring and Wollmon Spring. The presence of the Holborn Field airstrip and the Independence Valley Well further illustrates the infrastructure required to sustain life and commerce in this open rangeland.