2021 Map of Birch Creek Ranch

About this map

The Toiyabe National Forest dominates the high ground in this area of Lander County, providing a stark contrast to the open floor of the Big Smoky Valley. This modern topographical survey illustrates the drainage patterns of the Great Basin, where seasonal watercourses like Birch Cr and Tar Cr flow down from the heights toward the valley floor. The landscape is primarily defined by the Public Land Survey System grid, which segments the vast stretches of public land. Transportation is limited to rugged access routes such as Natl Forest Develop Road 053 Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 001 Rd, which wind through the foothills. Further south, Rock Cr cuts across the lower sections of the map, tracing the natural contours of the terrain as it exits the forest boundaries.