2014 Map of Stampede Ranch

About this map

Independence Mountains topography dominates this section of Elko County, where high ridges give way to a network of drainage basins. The area's ranching heritage is anchored by Stampede Ranch, located near the southern convergence of several waterways including Maggie Cr and Coon Cr. The landscape is defined by deep cuts such as Water Pipe Canyon and Taylor Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff from the higher elevations toward the valley floors. These natural features, combined with the presence of the Eagle Rock Reservoir, reflect the vital importance of water management in this high-desert environment. The primary artery through this terrain is CR-736, which follows the contours of the land, connecting the various canyons and creeks that serve the local cattle industry and remote outposts.