2012 Map of Twelvemile Flat

About this map

Twelvemile Flat characterizes the wide, high-desert basins of Elko County, Nevada, as documented in this 2012 U.S. Geological Survey topographic study. The landscape is defined by its subtle drainage patterns and minimal human development, typical of the Great Basin's expansive interior. At this scale, the map illustrates the fine-grained hydrology of the region, where seasonal washes converge toward the flat's center, creating a distinct basin-and-range signature. This survey serves as a clean record of the region's topography before more modern shifts in land use or environmental change.