2014 Map of The Baldies

About this map

The Baldies rise as a central topographic feature of this high-elevation corner of Elko County, where the northern Nevada landscape transitions between the Delano Mountains and the Goose Creek Mountains. The map reveals a drainage network defined by the seasonal flow of Granite Cr, which feeds into the Granite Cr Reservoir south of a pinch point known as The Narrows. This area is shaped by deep geological history and sparse human infrastructure, primarily following natural corridors such as Cedar Mountain Draw and Dry Gulch. Named peaks like Bald Mtn stand as orienting landmarks for those navigating the high country near Signboard Pass. This survey illustrates the intricate watershed patterns where Buck Spring and Mill Cr carve through the foothills, offering a detailed record of the public land survey system and resource management in the Great Basin.