2018 Map of Snow Water Lake

About this map

Snow Water Lake serves as the central hydrologic feature of this high-desert basin, its seasonal extent and surrounding wetlands defining the landscape of Clover Valley. The area is characterized by a series of drainage systems descending from the surrounding heights, including Honeyman Cr, Johnson Cr, and Wiseman Cr, which feed toward the central lake bed. To the northeast, Black Ridge rises above the valley floor, while man-made water management is evident at Tobar Reservoir. The hydrographic pattern of Steele Cr and The Slough illustrates the complex drainage and irrigation needs of this Elko County ranching country. This 2018 survey provides a precise view of the modern land grid and water distribution systems, documenting the relationship between these life-giving water sources and the arid valley floor.