2018 Map of Buffalo Creek

About this map

Buffalo Meadows sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Washoe County, where a network of seasonal washes and spring-fed canyons defines the terrain. The presence of numerous named water sources, such as Trail Canyon Spring, Rosebush Spring, and Rimrock Spring, indicates the critical importance of reliable water in this arid environment. The map details a transition from prominent peaks like Grass Mtn and Lone Mtn down toward the southern expanse of the Smoke Creek Desert. Navigating this territory relies on Buffalo Meadows Rd, which skirts several deep incisions in the earth, including Crooked Canyon and Chimney Rock Canyon. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent geography of the Great Basin, where isolated springs and rocky outcrops like Chimney Rock serve as primary landmarks in a sparsely populated region.