2018 Map of Ninemile Canyon

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Pequop Mountains dominates the eastern portion of this Elko County quadrangle, where steep ridgelines contrast sharply with the broad floor of Independence Valley to the west. This 2018 survey illustrates the varied drainage patterns of the Great Basin, notably the winding course of Cole Cr as it flows toward the valley floor. The topographic detail highlights the namesake Ninemile Canyon, a significant geographic corridor through the mountain range. While the area is largely devoid of formal settlements, the map provides precise section lines and township boundaries—such as t33n r64e and t32n r65e—which are essential for identifying specific tracts of land and understanding the cattle-ranching or mining history of this high-elevation landscape.