2012 Map of Metropolis

About this map

Metropolis (historical) anchors this high-desert landscape in Elko County, marking the remains of a once-ambitious agricultural colony that flourished briefly in the early 20th century. The surrounding terrain is defined by the drainage network of the Humboldt River, which flows across the southern portion of the sheet near Alazon. The presence of the Metropolis Cemetery and the Knudson Ranch provides tangible links for genealogists and local historians tracing the settlement patterns and ranching history of northeastern Nevada. Water rights and irrigation were central to the story of this area, evidenced by the convergence of Bishop Creek and Trout Creek as they flow toward the Bishop Flats. The map documents a landscape where natural watercourses like Willow Creek and Burnt Creek intersect with local infrastructure like Co RD 754, reflecting the area's continued use for ranching long after the primary townsite faded.