2011 Map of Cox Canyon

About this map

Silver Hill Creek and a network of desert drainages define this Churchill County landscape as it was documented in 2011. The terrain is marked by a series of deep canyons, including Cox Canyon, Silver Hill Canyon, and Lambing Canyon, which illustrate the complex natural topography of the Great Basin region. This survey captures a specific hydrological profile of the area, noting vital desert water sources such as High Rock Spring, Jobs Canyon Spring, and Mill Spring. The presence of Big Water in the western section suggests seasonal or low-lying accumulation areas typical of this arid environment. Tracing the primitive roads through Dry Canyon and Poco Canyon, researchers can observe the sparse infrastructure that supports land management and ranching access across these alluvial fans and mountain slopes.