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2021 Map of Montello

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Montello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Montello stands as a focal point of settlement in this part of Elko County, where the grid of streets like Pine St and Front St meets the rail-aligned topography of the Tecoma Valley. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Thousand Springs Cr and Charley Cr descending from the higher elevations of Gamble Canyon. These watercourses, along with Hoppie Cr and Montello Cr, dictate the movement of roads and historical travel routes through the area.

Evidence of local infrastructure is clear at the Juniper Airport in the northwest, situated near Gamble Cr. The map captures a high-desert environment where seasonal water sources like Gamble Spring and Warm Springs were critical for life. Traces of historical land use are visible in the layout of Country Rd and the path of Loray Wash, reflecting the intersection of natural hydrology and human transit.