2018 Map of Snow Water Lake NE

About this map

Wood Hills dominates the northern half of this landscape, characterized by complex topographic contours that give way to the expansive basins of Independence Valley and Clover Valley to the south and southeast. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined primarily by its natural drainage patterns and the open spaces between these prominent geographical features. The transition from the high ground of the Wood Hills to the valley floors suggests a classic Great Basin environment where water movement is dictated by the steep gradients of the hillsides. With very few man-made structures or developed roads noted, the map serves as a clear record of the physical geography and the vast, open character of this section of Elko County, focused on the natural landforms that define the area.