2011 Map of Clapper Creek

About this map

Clapper Creek defines the drainage of this arid Humboldt County landscape, flowing south through a network of intermittent watercourses. In this high desert environment, water management is the primary human footprint, evidenced by the presence of Wheeler Reservoir and Parman Reservoir. These small impoundments, alongside White Rock Springs, serve as critical infrastructure in a region dominated by wide-open terrain and sparse road networks. The cartography of the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the transition from high-elevation springs to valley-floor reservoirs, highlighting the essential role of water collection for ranching or land use in rural Nevada during the early 21st century.