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2012 Map of Yelland Dry Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Yelland Dry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cleveland Ranch and several other established homesteads anchor this high-desert landscape in White Pine County. The terrain is dominated by the expansive Spring Valley basin, where the namesake Yelland Dry Lake and nearby Taft Lake collect seasonal runoff from the surrounding ranges. This map details a specific water-rights and ranching geography, tracing numerous drainages like Spring Creek, Vipont Creek, and Negro Creek as they flow toward the valley floor.

Local landmarks such as Heckethorn Ranch, Yelland Ranch, and Cazier Ranch indicate the long-standing agricultural presence in this arid region. The map also identifies vital water sources including North Millick Spring and South Millick Spring, which have historically supported livestock and travel across the basin. County roads Co RD-36 and Co RD-37 provide the primary transit through this isolated part of eastern Nevada.