2023 Map of Clark Spring Canyon

About this map

Clark Spring and Shorthorn Springs mark critical water points in this arid stretch of Sierra County, where the landscape is defined by a network of ephemeral drainage systems. The map detail highlights the complex hydrography of the region, from the northern Trujillo Canyon to the southern Berrenda Creek. Ranching and land management infrastructure is evident through scattered water improvements like Cedar Tank and Teacup Tank, which provide vital resources in a terrain bisected by the deep cuts of Sibley Canyon and the namesake Clark Spring Canyon. Aside from the presence of Heritage Rd in the southwest corner, the area remains largely defined by its natural topography and seasonal waterways, including Tierra Blanca Creek and Montoya Arroyo, which trace the path of runoff through the high desert.