2021 Map of Pilot

About this map

Pilot Creek Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the stark topography of northeastern Nevada is shaped by seasonal water and vast alluvial plains. The small settlement of Pilot sits at the base of the rising mountains to the west, serving as a localized waypoint along the straight trajectory of Alt 93. This corridor, paired with Pilot Rd, outlines the modern transportation network through a region traditionally defined by its cattle ranching and open range. To the south, the presence of Playa Reservoir and the sheltered lowlands of Morris Basin suggest a reliance on intermittent water sources in an otherwise arid environment. The map captures a quiet corner of the Great Basin, where the land is strictly partitioned by the Public Land Survey System, as indicated by the various township and range boundaries including t34n r68e.