2011 Map of Blowout Mountain

About this map

Badger Cabin sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in northwestern Nevada, serving as a primary human landmark in an area defined by its seasonal water sources and livestock grazing history. The drainage of Badger Creek provides a natural corridor through the terrain, connecting the high elevations of Fish Creek Mountain and Blowout Mountain to the expansive Badger Flat and Rodero Flat. These alluvial basins and reliable water points like Cottonwood Spring and Crystal Spring underscore the importance of water management in this arid environment. The map captures the remote character of Washoe County, where names like the Badger Mountains reflect the long-standing ranching and land-use traditions of the Great Basin.