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2011 Map of Badger Mountain SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Badger Mountain SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Badger Mountain dominates the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Washoe County, serving as a landmark for the surrounding terrain. Life in this arid region is defined by its intermittent water sources and the deep cuts of its canyons. The drainage of Wall Canyon Creek winds through the western section, while Cottonwood Creek carves a path through the central and southern portions, eventually passing near Shoestring Valley and the dramatic Wildcat Gorge.

Several vital water points are identified throughout the area, including Domingo Spring, Wheeler Spring, and Little Cottonwood Spring, illustrating the importance of reliable springs for cattle and travelers. The naming of areas like Butcher Flat and Little Cottonwood Canyon reflects the practical human geography of the Nevada desert during the early 21st century, where land use is often tied to the immediate availability of resources in a landscape marked by steep gorges and open valleys.