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2012 Map of McDermid Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

McDermid Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert basin, serving as the central hub for a network of ranch roads and water sources. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral flow of McDermid Cr, which is fed by numerous named drainages including East Taylor Canyon and Calf Canyon. This area of Elko County is characterized by its vital water points, such as Mountain Lion Spring, Big Spring, and the curiously named Julians Hole.

Transportation through this territory relies on established routes like McDermitt Rd and Cherry Creek Rd, which connect the isolated homesteads and grazing lands. The presence of features like Currie Ponds and Quaker Spring indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid cattle-country environment, where every canyon and spring is a known landmark for navigation and livestock operations.