2021 Map of Mustang Draw

About this map

Mustang Spring and the drainage of Little Goose Cr define this high-desert reach of Elko County near the Idaho border. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and prominent geological markers, including the notable Tepee Rock and the namesake Mustang Draw. In a region where water determines the path of travel and settlement, these features serve as critical landmarks for navigation and land use. Access through this corner of Nevada is primarily facilitated by Goose Creek Rd, which skirts the northern drainage basins. The map also documents the seasonal flows of Fall Cr, Boulder Cr, and the appropriately named Dry Gulch, illustrating the arid hydrology of the Great Basin. This survey provides a baseline for tracking ranching infrastructure and the preservation of original water sources in a largely undeveloped territory.