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2021 Map of Clear Creek Ranch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Clear Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sonoma Range dominates the eastern horizon of this desert landscape, where the high peaks of the Great Basin meet the alluvial flats of the valley floor. Steep drainage systems like Clearwater Canyon, Grand Trunk Canyon, and Washoke Canyon define the transition from the rugged highlands into the basin. Water management in this arid environment is evident through the presence of the Lower Grand Trunk Reservoir and the Grand Trunk Spring, which likely served as vital resources for local ranching operations.

Transportation throughout the region follows the natural topography, with Grass Valley Rd serving as a primary north-south artery. Other local routes, including Sheep Ranch Rd and Spaulding Canyon Rd, provide access to the remote canyons and the county line between Pershing and Humboldt counties. The map captures a quiet section of rural Nevada defined by its desert hydrology and the seasonal flow of Clear Cr.