2018 Map of Lake Mountain

About this map

Independence Valley defines the central topography of this northeastern Nevada survey, where the high desert terrain of Elko County is marked by a network of seasonal drainages and named canyons. In the southern portion of the map, Lake Mountain rises as a prominent landmark near the small water bodies known simply as The Lakes. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural and pastoral utility, evidenced by the Indian Creek Field and several crucial water sources like Suttle Spring. A series of canyons, including Bronco Canyon, Road Canyon, and Williams Canyon, cut through the ridges, illustrating the natural travel corridors and drainage patterns of the Great Basin. Tributaries like Lake Creek and Indian Creek flow through the valleys, supporting the sparse but vital vegetation of this ranching and grazing region.