2012 Map of Summer Camp

About this map

Summer Camp sits at the transition between the high desert peaks and the hydrologic network of northeastern Nevada. The landscape is dominated by the prominence of Antelope Peak and the namesake Summer Camp Ridge, which overlook a complex system of seasonal and perennial watercourses. The northern reaches are defined by the Thousand Springs Valley, where Thousand Springs Creek flows through the arid basin. To the south, the water management of the region is evident at the Bishop Creek Reservoir, fed by Bishop Creek. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the specialized geography of the area, illustrating how isolated springs like Trough Canyon Spring and drainages such as Finks Canyon support life and livestock in the remote Elko County interior.