2018 Map of Wine Cup Ranch

About this map

Wine Cup Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in northeastern Nevada, where the hydrology of the Thousand Springs Valley dictates the settlement pattern. The terrain is defined by the significant wetlands and ephemeral flows of Thousand Springs Cr, which transitions from a defined stream to broad marshy basins. This 2018 survey illustrates how ranching operations rely on scattered water sources like Wine Cup Ranch Spring and Indian Spring to manage livestock across the varied topography. To the north, the H D Range rises sharply, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is occupied by the Windermere Hills. Transport through this remote corner of Elko County is restricted to the Wilkins-Montello Rd and Winecup Ranch Rd, which connect the ranching headquarters to the broader region across the sagebrush-covered flats and broken hills.