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2018 Map of Wild Horse

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Wild Horse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Wild Horse Reservoir dominates this high-altitude landscape in the northern reaches of Nevada, serving as a focal point for the headwaters of the Owyhee River. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where the Wild Horse Range and Meadow Creek Ridge overlook expansive basins like Sunflower Flat. Located within the Humboldt National Forest, the area is punctuated by vital water sources such as Poorman Spring and Kearns Spring, which have long supported cattle ranching and early expeditions in this corner of Elko County.

A network of forest development roads and local streets like Gold Creek Rd and Sagecrest Dr provide access to the small settlement of Wild Horse. The presence of several distinct watercourses, including Warm Cr and Poorman Cr, highlights the importance of the local watershed. Notable landmarks such as Point of the Rocks and Poorman Peak serve as significant navigational markers for those tracing the history of land use and surveying in this region.