2011 Map of Burnt Lake

About this map

Worland Ranch and its neighboring Worland Canyon mark the eastern reaches of this high desert terrain in Washoe County. The landscape is defined by its seasonal hydrology, characterized by numerous ephemeral playas and water sources such as Dry Steer Lake, Willow Lake, and the provocatively named SOB Lake. These alkali flats and basins, including Garden Lake and the eponymous Burnt Lake, reflect the harsh interior drainage patterns of the Great Basin. Human activity is sparse but evident through localized infrastructure like the Lackerman Airstrip and remote thoroughfares such as Duck Lake Loop and Buckhorn Rd. Natural water sources, critical for ranching and wildlife in this arid environment, are scattered throughout, from the Burnt Lake Spring to the secluded Fish Spring and Rowland Spring.