2021 Map of Crutcher Canyon

About this map

Crutcher Canyon and the high basins of northern Washoe County are defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons in this modern topographic record. The landscape is marked by the presence of vital named springs such as Supply Camp Spring and Dolly Varden Spring, which historically supported movement through these arid corridors. Early transit routes are preserved through labels like Old Camp Canyon Rd and Lone Juniper Canyon Rd, tracing the paths through Lone Juniper Canyon and along Red Mountain Cr. The map details the transition from high points like Melody Mtn down into the expansive Duck Flat Wash, providing a clear view of the hydrography and terrain that dictated early land use and livestock movement in this part of the Great Basin.