2021 Map of Dogskin Mountain

About this map

Dogskin Mtn dominates this portion of the northern Nevada landscape, where high-desert canyons and basins define the topography of the Virginia Mountains and the French Mountains. The map reveals a land fundamentally shaped by the scarcity and presence of water, with dozens of named water sources like Whisky Spring, Chewing Gum Spring, and Hidden Horse Spring scattered throughout the arid terrain. These points, along with the Milk Ranch Reservoir, represent critical infrastructure for ranching and wildlife in the Great Basin. Human passage is largely limited to the Winnemucca Ranch Rd, which winds through the Winnemucca Valley, connecting the high valleys and providing access to remote locations like Little Valley and McKissick Canyon.