2011 Map of Dixie Valley SE

About this map

Horse Creek Ranch sits at the base of the Stillwater Range in this 2011 survey of Churchill County, Nevada. The landscape is defined by its deep alluvial drainage systems, with Horse Creek and Sagehen Creek flowing eastward from the mountain front toward the arid Dixie Valley floor. These seasonal watercourses have carved prominent geographic landmarks such as Sage Hen Canyon, Paiute Canyon, and Dummy Canyon. To the north, the solitary profile of Black Butte rises above the basin, serving as a distinct navigational point for those traversing the valley. The map reveals a sparse network of roads and tracks that link the remote ranching operations and canyon mouths, reflecting the enduring cattle-rearing economy of this high-desert environment. Further south, Hercules Canyon provides another dramatic geological break in the shoreline of the ancient prehistoric lakebeds that once filled the valley.