2013 Map of Clark Spring Canyon

About this map

Clark Spring Canyon defines the drainage patterns of this Sierra County landscape, where complex arroyos and canyons cut through the arid terrain. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded this area's hydrology in detail, showing the confluence of Berrenda Creek and Jaralosa Creek in the southern reaches. These watercourses, along with Montoya Arroyo and Tierra Blanca Creek, illustrate the natural pathways that have shaped land use and navigation in the region for generations. Isolated water sources like Shorthorn Springs and Clark Spring, as well as man-made features like Teacup Tank and Cedar Tank, highlight the critical importance of water management in this high-desert environment. The map captures a transition between rugged upland canyons like Trujillo Canyon and the lower drainage basins that define the local topography.