2023 Map of Santa Renia Fields

About this map

Santa Renia Mountains dominate the western portion of this Northern Nevada landscape, giving way to the high desert basin of Santa Renia Fields. This 2023 survey illustrates the complex drainage network of northern Elko County, where intermittent and perennial watercourses like Antelope Creek and Alkali Creek have carved distinct features into the terrain. The presence of Davu'tsi Naokwaide in the northeast reflects indigenous toponyms preserved alongside later settler names. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, notably around Antelope Draw and the prominence of Round Mountain to the south. This map provides a contemporary view of the remote ranching and grazing lands that characterize the Great Basin, capturing the relationship between sparse upland water sources like Little Coyote Creek and the broader watershed of Boulder Creek.