2021 Map of Sun Creek NW

About this map

The Humboldt National Forest anchors the northwestern corner of this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the Marys River Range provides a dramatic backdrop to the broad O'Neil Basin. This 2021 survey illustrates a remote ranching and grazing environment defined by a network of seasonal water sources and utilitarian paths. Essential water points like Antelope Spring, Buffalo Spring, and Dry Creek Spring serve as vital landmarks across the arid terrain. The map details the historical transit routes connecting the region, notably the Deeth O'Neil Rd and O'Neil-Deeth Co Rd, which trace the drainage of Wild Horse Cr. These roads, along with backcountry routes like Willow Trl and Horse 3 Trl, reveal the enduring infrastructure of Nevada’s Great Basin ranching country.