2018 Map of Noon Rock

About this map

Spring Creek anchors the northern portion of this Nevada survey, showing an intricate residential street network that transitions into the high-desert drainages of Pleasant Valley and South Fork Valley. This modern map illustrates the expansion of suburban-style developments, like those along Country Club Pkwy, set against the stark topography of the Ruby Mountains. To the south, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as it enters the Humboldt National Forest. Here, the terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Seitz Canyon and Hennen Canyon, leading up to the namesake Noon Rock. The map reveals a high-altitude water system critical for this arid environment, featuring numerous named sources like Cottonwood Spring, Big Spring, and the Dry Farm Reservoir. The proximity of modern residential life to the primitive mountain basins like Cottonwood Basin and The Island highlights the unique character of this Elko County region.