2018 Map of Tuscarora

About this map

Tuscarora sits at the intersection of high desert terrain and drainage networks in Elko County, marking a persistent human footprint in the Great Basin. To the west, the Tuscarora Mountains rise toward Mt Blitzen, while the eastern portion of the landscape opens into the expansive Independence Valley. This 2018 survey reveals a network of remote roads, including Midas Rd and N Tuscarora Rd, which navigate the rugged topography and canyon systems like Arthur Canyon and Sixmile Canyon. Hydrologically, the area is defined by the S Fork Owyhee River and Crooked Cr, which provide vital drainage through the high-elevation flats. The settlement pattern remains concentrated around the original townsite, surrounded by a grid of townships including t40n r51e and t40n r52e, illustrating the enduring legacy of 19th-century land surveys in this cattle-and-mining region.