2018 Map of Sixmile Hill

About this map

Squaw Valley dominates the northern landscape of this remote corner of Elko County, where the terrain transitions into the prominent heights of Sixmile Hill further south. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a landscape shaped by scarce water sources and significant elevation changes, characteristic of the high desert of northern Nevada. Vital hydrological points such as Rocky Canyon Spring and the drainage of Sixmile Creek are clearly marked, providing essential landmarks in an area otherwise defined by its sparse settlement and expansive open range. The map illustrates the sophisticated topography of the Great Basin, focusing on the natural contours and the land management boundaries established by the Bureau of Land Management.