1967 Map of Hot Springs Creek

About this map

Mala Vista Ranch sits at the eastern edge of this High Desert landscape, where the seasonal flow of Hot Springs Creek winds toward its confluence with the Marys River. This 1960s survey documents a region defined by remote ranching operations and essential water management, evidenced by the Gaging Sta and Water Tank that support local livestock and irrigation. The terrain is crisscrossed by a network of primitive routes, including a prominent Jeep Trail that climbs through the draws and ridges between Hanks Fk and the southern creek beds. The presence of a Landing Area near the ranch suggests the importance of light aircraft for traversing these expansive distances in northeastern Elko County. Numerous unnamed Spring and Springs labels indicate the vital, scattered water sources that dictated the placement of human activity in this arid basin.