2018 Map of Frenchie Flat

About this map

Frenchie Flat sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Nevada’s Eureka County, illustrating the sparse but essential water sources required for life and industry in the Great Basin. The map details a network of vital springs, including Two Tanks Spring, One Tank Spring, Four Tanks Spring, and Colburn Spring, which historically supported ranching and transit through this arid corridor. To the east, the rising slopes of the Cortez Mountains provide a dramatic boundary, cut by the narrow paths of Cave Canyon and Pony Trail Canyon. The presence of Willow Corral Pass suggests a legacy of movement through the Dry Hills, while drainages like Frenchie Cr and Thomas Cr define the seasonal hydrology that feeds the broader expanse of Crescent Valley to the north.