2012 Map of Robinson Mountain

About this map

High-desert ranching and the complex hydrology of Elko County define this landscape at the headwaters of several critical drainages. The Hackwood Ranch and Elliott High Ranch represent the human imprint on this territory, where land use is dictated by the availability of water from sources like Crane Springs and Rock Springs. The topography is dominated by the prominence of Robinson Mountain in the south and Squaw Mountain to the north, creating a rugged corridor for several branching waterways. Dixie Creek serves as a primary arterial, joined by tributaries including Little Porter Creek and Robinson Creek, while the northwestern reaches of the map are shaped by the South Fork Trout Creek and Dixie Fork Trout Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the persistence of remote ranching operations in a basin-and-range environment where every canyon, such as Crane Springs Cyn, provides a vital conduit for seasonal runoff.