2012 Map of Willow Creek Reservoir

About this map

Willow Creek Reservoir sits as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape in Elko County, gathering the waters of Willow Creek as it flows through a terrain defined by subtle water sources and prominent geological markers. The area's reliance on intermittent and perennial water is evident in the cluster of vital springs, including Ivanhoe Spring, Buttercup Spring, and Antelope Spring, which likely supported livestock and early explorers in this arid region. The topography rises toward Big Butte and spreads across the open Ivanhoe Flat, illustrating a typical Great Basin drainage pattern where small creeks like North Antelope Creek and Ivanhoe Creek navigate through wide flats. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern configuration of the reservoir and the network of backroads that crisscross the high plains of northeastern Nevada.