2015 Map of Barrel Springs

About this map

Barrel Springs and Coleman Spring anchor this high-desert terrain where the borders of Nevada, Oregon, and California meet. The map documents a landscape defined by seasonal water and remote access, centered on the Barrel Springs Rd corridor. In the northern reaches, Twentymile Cr and Twin Lakes suggest a persistent hydrology rare for the region, while Horse Cr cuts through the high elevation near the Lake County and Washoe County line. This 2015 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the tri-state corner, showing a network of drainage and springs that have long dictated the movement of people and livestock across these upland basins.