2012 Map of Star Valley Ridge SW

About this map

The Owyhee Desert dominates this high-plateau landscape in northern Elko County, where the hydrological patterns of the Great Basin are clearly defined. The Little Owyhee River snakes through the northwestern quadrant, serving as a primary drainage for this arid region. The map reveals a network of unpaved roads and tracks that crisscross the sagebrush-covered terrain, typical of the remote ranching and grazing land in this corner of Nevada. In the southeastern corner, Lake Creek provides another significant watercourse, illustrating the sparse but vital water resources that dictate the geography of the desert basin.