2011 Map of Bald Mountain

About this map

Last Chance Ranch serves as a primary human landmark in this high-desert landscape of Washoe County, where water management is central to the area's utility. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like Bitner Butte and Yellow Peak, while seasonal water sources and reservoirs provide essential infrastructure for ranching operations. Numerous named springs, including Miller and Lux Spring and Hobble Springs, suggest a reliance on localized groundwater across the sagebrush-covered basins. To the east, Swan Lake Reservoir and Bald Mountain Lake collect runoff from the surrounding heights of Mule Mountain and Bald Mountain. The drainage pattern of Bald Mountain Creek cuts through the topography, leading into the prominent Bald Mountain Canyon, illustrating the natural conduits that historically directed livestock and movement through this corner of Nevada.