2012 Map of Wagon Springs

About this map

High-altitude ranching and the complex hydrology of Elko County define this landscape, where family-named operations like Fort Goicoechea Ranch and P Elia Ranch are established along seasonal drainages. The area is a critical watershed divide, evidenced by the southward flow of the Owyhee River in the west and the elaborate network of the West Fork Beaver Creek dominating the central and eastern portions. Beneath the prominent flat-topped Table Mountain, a system of vital water sources including Wagon Springs and Borges Spring supports the livestock industry. Remote access is provided by county infrastructure such as CO Hwy 746 and ECO Road 740, which follow the natural contours of the high desert basin. The map reveals the persistence of traditional Basque-American ranching heritage in this secluded corner of northern Nevada.