2012 Map of Marys River Basin SE

About this map

Marys River winds through this high-desert basin in Elko County, defining a landscape of riparian corridors and remote ranchlands. The topography is dominated by an extensive network of springs and seasonal drainages that sustain the local livestock economy, centered on the historic Greggs Ranch. Notable water sources such as Anderson Spring Number One, Anderson Spring Number Two, and Union Spring Number Eight appear throughout the quadrangle, illustrating the vital importance of groundwater in this arid region. The road network is sparse, consisting primarily of Forest Development routes like NFD 078 RD, which facilitate access across the open range between Meadow Creek and T Creek. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and water features essential for modern land management and historical research.