2012 Map of Oxley Peak

About this map

Oxley Peak and Cedar Peak anchor this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, where the high desert meets the headwaters of vital regional water systems. In the early 21st century, the terrain is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and drainages, including the Humboldt River and Bishop Creek, which carves through Bishop Creek Canyon. The map reveals a sparse but established ranching footprint, with Hopkins Ranch and Single Tree Ranch situated near the alluvial spreads of Town Creek Flat. A complex system of springs, such as Twelvemile Spring, Winchell Spring, and the curiously named Chicken Seep Spring, underscores the critical importance of water management in this arid environment. Travel through the area is facilitated by local routes like Upper Metropolis Rd, connecting these isolated outposts to the broader Nevada basin.