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Spring Creek Nevada Map

Explore Spring Creek, Nevada, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Spring Creek, Nevada

How to Use This Spring Creek, Nevada Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Spring Creek, Nevada. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nevada or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Spring Creek.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Spring Creek
State	Nevada (NV)
County	Elko County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	40.744057
Longitude	-115.598029
Population	14,967
Density	107.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	89815
Area Code	775
County Seat	Elko
School District	Elko County School District

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About Spring Creek, Nevada

Spring Creek is a locality in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 14,967. The population density is 107.7 people per km². Spring Creek is located at 40.7441°N, 115.5980°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89815.

Spring Creek emerges from the high desert landscape as a quiet expanse defined by the persistent flow of Stoffer Creek. It lies 11.8 miles southeast of Elko, NV (from Elko, NV: bearing 128°T), and is situated 27.1 miles east of Carlin. This waterway carves a path through the sagebrush, providing a vital ribbon of moisture that sustains the local flora and fauna. To the southeast, the Ruby Mountains rise in jagged, snow-dusted relief against the pale Nevada sky, dominating the horizon with their stark prominence. The proximity of the South Fork Valley offers a vast, open basin that captures the long, golden light of late afternoons. Residents of Spring Creek often watch the shadows lengthen across these plains, where the air remains thin and crisp throughout the changing seasons.

Development in Spring Creek reflects the broader industrial pulse of the region, where the legacy of Western resource extraction remains a quiet engine of progress. Many individuals here contribute to the labor force of nearby mining operations, an industry that has defined the economic character of these high-desert corridors for generations. The land itself, largely arid and unforgiving, demands a resilient approach to land use and local development. Proximity to the Humboldt National Forest allows for a steady intersection of modern living and the rugged requirements of the wilderness. As the economy shifts, Spring Creek maintains a steady pace, balancing its role as a residential haven with the demands of a regional workforce.

Cultural life in Spring Creek finds its rhythm in the vast, open spaces rather than in crowded centers of activity. The nearby Ruby Mountain Ranger District serves as a gateway for those who seek the silence of the high peaks, while the Elko Hamilton Stage Route offers a lingering connection to the heritage of early travelers. During the warmer months, the surface of Spring Creek Reservoir reflects the deep, cloudless blue of the sky, providing a focal point for those who value the rare stillness of a desert landscape. While the region is rarely defined by the fame of its inhabitants, it remains a place of independent spirit and quiet endurance. Those who dwell here share a common appreciation for the stark, unobstructed vistas that define the character of Spring Creek.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Humboldt National Forest (National Forest) — 6.5 mi, 135° SE · 2.4M acres
The Elko E (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 310° NW
South Fork State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.5 mi, 239° SW
Seitz Canyon/Echo Lake Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 9.5 mi, 140° SE
Historic Tomera Ranch (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 231° SW
HARP Trail (Local Park) — 10.2 mi, 308° NW
Ruby Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.5 mi, 160° S · 93k acres
Chilton Centennial Tower (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 306° NW
Basque Sheepherder (Public Artwork) — 10.6 mi, 309° NW
Caterpillar grader (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 312° NW
9/11 World Trade Center Monument (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 310° NW
Wornek Complex (Local Park) — 10.8 mi, 311° NW
Red Spring Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 15.0 mi, 214° SW · 7,575 acres
Cedar Ridge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 20.0 mi, 207° SW · 9,457 acres
East Humboldts Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 22.9 mi, 060° NE · 37k acres
Hole-In-The-Mountain Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 27.0 mi, 062° NE
Franklin Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 27.5 mi, 162° S
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.5 mi, 166° S · 80k acres
Clover Creek Guard Station (Historic Ruins) — 35.5 mi, 050° NE
Large microwave antennas. (Attraction) — 36.2 mi, 047° NE
Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center (Museum) — 41.7 mi, 052° NE

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