2012 Map of Duckwater SE

About this map

Bull Creek Reservoir sits in the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape, serving as a primary point of water management in a region defined by seasonal drainages. The area is characterized by the convergence of several intermittent watercourses, including Bull Cr, Duckwater Cr, and Kern Cr, which flow through the arid basins of Nye County. These water patterns dictate the movement across the terrain, with Broom Canyon providing a natural corridor through the surrounding elevation. State Route 379 cuts a straight path diagonally across the quadrangle, representing the primary infrastructure connecting these remote basins. The presence of isolated water sources like Blue Spring and Box Spring highlights the critical points of hydration that have historically supported ranching and transit in the Great Basin.