2012 Map of Texas Spring

About this map

Texas Spring and Opal Spring serve as the primary hydrologic landmarks in this arid section of Elko County. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Sulphur Creek cutting through the southern half of the quadrangle and Trout Creek and Cave Creek traversing the northern reaches. This 2012 survey illustrates a topography shaped by erosion, with deep incisions like Texas Spring Canyon and Bell Canyon marking the terrain. A simple road network winds through the canyons and high points, connecting these water sources to the surrounding desert. In the southwest, the named drainage of Corral Canyon indicates historical land use patterns tied to ranching and livestock management in the Great Basin.