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2012 Map of Layton Spring

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Layton Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Little Humboldt Ranch and its surrounding pastoral lands dominate this Nevada landscape, where the South Fork Little Humboldt River carves its way through the high desert. The map reveals a remote ranching economy defined by water sources and named grazing areas, such as Button Field in the northeast and Layton Field near the center of the quadrangle.

Hydrological features are the primary landmarks here, with Spring Creek and Twentyone Creek tracing paths through the terrain. The presence of Layton Spring suggests a vital watering point for livestock and travelers alike, while Shelton Rd provides the singular modern transportation artery through this quiet corner of Elko County. This survey offers a clear look at the spatial organization of private ranching operations in a region where geography is shaped by the search for water.