2018 Map of Blowout Mountain

About this map

Cottonwood Spring and Rodero Springs dot this high desert landscape, highlighting the critical importance of water sources in the arid borderlands of northwestern Nevada. This 2018 survey traces the line between Washoe and Humboldt counties as it passes through the Badger Mountains. The terrain is defined by high peaks and broad basins, including Fish Creek Mtn in the north and Badger Mtn in the southwest. Between these heights lie expansive areas like Badger Flat and Rodero Flat, where seasonal drainage from Badger Cr supports localized vegetation. The absence of developed roads or settlements emphasizes the remote character of this region, where geography is primarily defined by natural landmarks such as Smith Lake and the prominent Blowout Mtn.