2011 Map of Barrel Springs

About this map

Barrel Springs and Coleman Spring mark vital water points in this arid borderland where Nevada, Oregon, and California meet. The 2011 landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Horse Creek winding through the center and Twelvemile Creek crossing the northern reaches. This high-desert terrain shows a sparse network of human infrastructure, centered largely on the path of Barrel Springs Rd and the presence of small water bodies like Twin Lakes. The map documents a rugged corner of Washoe County where historical cattle-ranging or nomadic travel likely relied on these specific, named springs for survival in an otherwise water-scarce environment.