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2018 Map of Andorno Ranch

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Andorno Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Andorno Ranch sits at the eastern edge of a broad desert basin where the slopes of the Santa Rosa Range begin their ascent. This 2018 survey documents a remote landscape in Humboldt County defined by scattered water sources and rugged relief, with the Humboldt National Forest boundary marking the transition from the lowlands of Gallagher Flat to the higher elevations of the range. The name-history of the area is tied to these vital water points, including Cane Springs and the drainage of Andorno Creek.

Evidence of early territorial activity remains visible through named routes like Old Miners Ranch Rd, which skirts the northern section near Buffalo Meadows. The map details the complex drainage system feeding into the valley, from Buffalo Cr in the north to Chimney Cr and Porcupine Cr in the south, illustrating the importance of hydrology in the Great Basin. To the southwest, the Bloody Run Hills provide a distinct geographical anchor for researchers tracing historical land use in this part of Nevada.