2014 Map of Dogskin Mountain

About this map

Dogskin Mtn anchors this high-desert landscape in Washoe County, where complex terrain and water rights define the use of the land. The topography is deeply incised by Black Canyon and McKissick Canyon, which channel seasonal flows toward the Winnemucca Valley. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of managed water in an arid environment, notably at the Milk Ranch Reservoir and Winnemucca Ranch Reservoir. These features, alongside the Winnemucca Ranch Rd corridor, suggest a history of ranching and livestock movement through the Virginia Mountains. The map provides a fine-grained look at the region's hydrography, naming numerous specific water sources like Settlemeyer Spring, Chewing Gum Spring, and Upper Wildcat Spring that have long dictated the patterns of human and animal activity in the Great Basin.