2014 Map of Crutcher Canyon

About this map

Crutcher Canyon and Dolly Varden Basin anchor this high-desert landscape in northern Washoe County. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal water sources and named canyons that speak to the region's historic reliance on scattered springs for livestock and survival. From Lone Juniper Spring in the north to the Upper Post Corral Spring and Lower Post Corral Spring near Duck Flat Wash, these features provide evidence of early range management and encampments. Names like Old Camp Canyon and Supply Camp Spring further highlight the area's legacy as a transit or base-camp zone for those navigating the western Great Basin terrain. The map also traces the drainage of Red Mountain Cr as it flows south toward the basin floor.