2012 Map of Wine Cup Ranch SW

About this map

Black Mountain anchors the high ground of this northeastern Nevada landscape, where the hydrology of Elko County is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and scattered watering holes. In a region where water determines the movement of livestock and wildlife, the map records several vital sources including Prather Springs, Brush Creek Springs, and Thurston Spring. These localized points, along with Willow Creek Spring and Sheep Spring, reflect the traditional reliance on small-scale groundwater sources in the high desert. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, most notably at Tripon Pass and through the drainage of Hunter Draw. A web of unpaved roads and tracks connects these remote features, illustrating the contemporary infrastructure of the ranching territory surrounding Medicine Creek and Deadman Creek.