2011 Map of Camp Creek Canyon

About this map

Bench Creek Ranch stands as the primary human landmark in this part of Nevada's high desert, situated along the western edge of the quadrangle. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Bench Creek flowing through the western corridor and Camp Creek carving through the center and east. These watercourses have created a complex network of topographical features, most notably the deep cuts of Camp Creek Canyon and Bench Creek Canyon. The northeast is dominated by the East Fork Camp Creek Canyon, illustrating the rugged erosional patterns of the Great Basin. This 2011 survey documents a sparse, high-altitude environment where modern dirt roads follow the ancient paths of least resistance through the canyon floors and across open benches.