2012 Map of Kenny Creek

About this map

Kelly Creek Ranch stands as a primary focal point in this high-desert drainage basin of Elko County, where the desert hydrology dictates the layout of the land. The landscape is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal and perennial waterways that converge toward the southwest. This area is a critical junction for Kelly Creek and Kenny Creek, which gather flow from numerous tributaries including Tall Corral Creek and Chimney Creek. The presence of Kelly Creek Spring indicates the vital groundwater sources that supported early ranching operations in this arid region. From the northern reaches of Twentyone Creek to the southern cattle grounds, the map illustrates the essential relationship between water access and habitation in Nevada's Great Basin.