2012 Map of Marys River Basin NE

About this map

Marys River Basin defines this high-desert drainage system in Elko County during the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of seasonal and perennial waterways that converge toward the Marys River, including Sun Creek, Wildcat Creek, and the uniquely named T Creek. These waters flow through distinct topographical depressions such as Pete Basin and the broader basin floor. Human presence is limited to remote outposts like Smiths Camp in the northern reaches and a sparse network of access routes including NFB 309 Rd. The intricate hydrography shown here, from the North Fork Camp Creek to the East Fork Marys River, illustrates the complex water-management reality of northeastern Nevada's high plains, where even minor drainages like Draw Creek and Chimney Creek serve as critical markers in an otherwise expansive terrain.