2012 Map of Little Rock Creek

About this map

Rock Creek Shearing Corral sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Elko County, marking a localized hub for the region's historic ranching and livestock activity. The topography is defined by a complex network of seasonal and perennial drainages, where Little Rock Creek, Coyote Creek, and Soldier Creek descend from the surrounding highlands to join the larger Rock Creek system. To the south, the terrain rises toward Willow Creek Ridge, overlooking the valley floor where Hot Springs emerge near the western boundary. This survey captures a remote segment of the Great Basin, where the infrastructure of the wool and sheep industry remained a primary landmark amidst a rugged hydraulic system that includes uniquely named tributaries like Toe Jam Creek and Trout Creek.