2011 Map of Buffalo Summit

About this map

Buffalo Mountain and the high point at Buffalo Summit define the drainage patterns of this high-altitude landscape in Churchill County. The terrain is marked by steep seasonal watercourses, including the network of Buffalo Creek and the southern descent of Buffalo Canyon. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, Road Canyon Creek flows through the area near Skull Canyon, tracing a narrow path through the interior. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey demonstrates the sparse infrastructure of the region, where natural topography and elevation are the primary landmarks. The map documents the existing road network as it navigated the complex drainage systems of these basins at the start of the 21st century.