Loading map...

2018 Map of Silo Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Silo Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cherry Creek Range dominates this portion of Elko County, where high-elevation ridgelines culminate at Rocky Point. This landscape is defined by its drainage systems and natural water sources, essential for ranching and wildlife in the Great Basin. Deep incisions like Denton Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and the eponymous Silo Canyon channel seasonal runoff from the peaks. These canyons are dotted with vital water points such as Silo Spring, Augustine Spring, and Mustang Spring.

Human activity is largely relegated to the fringes of the mountains, with Butte Valley Rd providing access along the western flats near Hill Spring. To the east, Cottonwood Canyon Rd penetrates the range, following the creek beds toward Picnic Spring. The map reveals a traditional high-desert land-use pattern, where named features like Taylor Canyon Cr and Phalen Cr represent the critical intersections of topography and hydrology in this expansive Nevada wilderness.