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2021 Map of Buffalo Creek

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Buffalo Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Buffalo Meadows and the northern reaches of the Smoke Creek Desert define this high-desert corridor in Washoe County. The landscape is a network of seasonal water sources and topographic landmarks essential for navigation and survival in this arid region, including Trail Canyon Spring, Rosebush Spring, and Rimrock Spring. The presence of these springs, tucked into folds of the terrain near Grass Mtn and Lone Mtn, illustrates the historical reliance on reliable water points for transit across the Great Basin.

Transportation is primarily represented by Buffalo Meadows Rd, which skirts the base of the mountains and connects the meadows to the desert floor. To the south, the terrain descends through Chimney Rock Canyon toward the Buffalo Slough, revealing a transition from upland drainage systems like Willow Cr to the sink of the desert. Prominent geological markers such as Chimney Rock serve as anchor points in this sparsely populated but well-documented corner of Nevada.