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2015 Map of Sun Creek NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sun Creek NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Humboldt National Forest and the northern reaches of the Marys River Range anchor this high-desert landscape in Elko County. The map shows a drainage system of seasonal and perennial waters, including Sun Creek, Wild Horse Creek, and Wildcat Creek, which descend from higher elevations toward the expansive O'Neil Basin. This network of riparian corridors was historically essential for livestock and travel in the Great Basin.

Remote transportation routes such as the Deeth Oneil Road and CR-753 provide the primary access through this sparsely populated region. For those researching local land use or historic watering holes, the placement of Antelope Spring, Buffalo Spring, and Dry Creek Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources in maintaining ranching operations across these vast township blocks.