2012 Map of Soldier Cap

About this map

Winters Ranch sits as a primary human landmark in this high-desert ranching landscape of Elko County. The terrain is defined by a series of drainage networks flowing from the namesake Soldier Cap landform, including the prominent Winters Creek and Threemile Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the critical role of water sources in the Great Basin, mapping small but vital points like Mahogany Spring. The map captures a contemporary look at rural Nevada infrastructure, where ranch roads connect remote outposts across a landscape carved by seasonal waterways like Soldier Creek and Chimney Creek. This documentation serves as a modern baseline for the land use and hydrography of the region north of the Humboldt River valley.