2014 Map of Ninemile Canyon

About this map

Independence Valley occupies the northern expanse of this Elko County quadrangle, transitioning into the steep, rising terrain of the Pequop Mountains to the southeast. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, most notably the seasonal flow of Cole Creek and the eponymous Ninemile Canyon. This high-desert environment shows a classic Great Basin topographic profile, where broad alluvial basins meet sharp mountain ridges. The map meticulously documents the transition from the valley floor to the higher elevations of the Pequops, providing a clear record of the area's natural drainage and the geographic features that define this portion of northeastern Nevada.