
The Snake Mountains dominate the northeastern landscape of this Elko County quadrangle, where a high-elevation drainage system feeds into the Marys River. The area is defined by its vital water sources, including the distinctively named Bathtub Spring and the geothermal activity suggested by Hot Creek Springs. These water features were essential for the remote ranching and grazing operations that shaped the local history of northern Nevada.
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1955 · Wells
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Wells
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Wells
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Buena Vista Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Black Butte NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Hanks Creek NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Marys River Basin NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Marys River Basin SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Hot Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Stormy Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000