2012 Map of Ninemile Canyon

About this map

Ninemile Canyon provides the primary relief for this portion of Elko County, where the high desert landscape is defined by intermittent drainage and the winding course of Cole Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely developed ranching and open-range environment typical of northeastern Nevada, where dirt roads and tracks follow the natural contours of the basin floor. The isolation of the terrain is evident in the vast distances between named landmarks, showing a landscape used primarily for transit and resource management rather than dense settlement. Researchers interested in the topography of the High Desert will find the specific drainage patterns and unpaved travel routes of the canyon system clearly delineated.