1989 Map of Mustang Draw

About this map

The Emigrant Trail carves a diagonal path through this corner of Elko County, marking a historic corridor of western movement across the high desert terrain. This landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, where Mustang Draw and Big Draw channel seasonal water toward the northeast. Reliable water sources appear as intermittent lifeblood in this arid environment, represented by Mustang Spring and several unnamed Springs found near the headwaters of Little Goose Creek. The presence of Tepee Rock serves as a distinct navigational landmark amidst the complex topography of ridges and gulches. To the south, Boulder Creek winds through the basin, illustrating the fundamental relationship between accessible water and the historic routes established by early travelers and livestock drivers in the Great Basin region.