2012 Map of Pilot Peak NW

About this map

Loray Wash and Immigrant Creek trace the drainage patterns of this high desert basin in Elko County, where the landscape is defined by its seasonal watercourses and a minimalist network of utilitarian roads. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a sparsely populated area where human presence is marked by routes such as Old Motel Rd and Church Rd, suggesting a legacy of rural transit and local waypoints. The southeastern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the meandering path of Pilot Creek, which parallels Pilot Rd as it flows across the arid flats. This cartographic study illustrates the isolation and topographic character of the Great Basin, capturing the simple infrastructure of Straight Rd and Burro Rd before any further development could alter these traditional desert corridors.