2011 Map of Boyer Ranch

About this map

Boyer Ranch and the small settlement of Boyer sit at the western edge of this arid Churchill County landscape, where the drainage of Cottonwood Creek meets the valley floor. The terrain is defined by the intricate dendritic patterns of ephemeral washes, most notably Spring Creek, which carries seasonal runoff from the surrounding highlands. A rare geothermal signature is noted in the north at Senator Fumaroles, indicating the active subterranean activity common to this part of the Great Basin. This 2011 survey documents the sparse but vital ranching infrastructure and hydrological features that sustain life in this remote interior desert, providing a clear record of land use and water management in the early twenty-first century.