2011 Map of Farrington Canyon

About this map

Farrington Ranch and the Little Meadows Forest Service Facility represent the primary human imprints on this arid high-elevation terrain in Nye County. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems including Cloverdale Creek to the west and Cottonwood Creek to the east, which carve through named features like Weeks Canyon and Farrington Canyon. Water access in this environment is critical, evidenced by the presence of isolated water sources such as Rat Trap Spring, Barney Meadows Spring, and Cottonwood Basin Spring. The vegetation and grazing potential of the area are highlighted by the naming of significant flatlands like Little Meadows and Barney Meadows, which provide a stark contrast to the surrounding dissected canyon topography.