2018 Map of Griffith Canyon

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Spanish Springs and the northern reaches of Sparks dominate this 2018 survey of the Nevada high desert. The transition from the dense residential street networks of the south to the open, arid basins of Spanish Springs Valley is stark, illustrating the rapid outward growth of these communities. Infrastructure like the Spanish Springs Airport and the corridor of Co HWY 202 anchors the local economy, while the surrounding landscape is defined by stark geological features. The Curnow Range and Junction House Range flank the valley, creating a natural amphitheater for landmarks such as Sugarloaf Peak and Hungry Ridge. Water remains a vital, albeit rare, resource in this environment, evidenced by isolated features like Little Hungry Spring and the drainage of Stormy Canyon. Local place names like Bacon Rind Flat and Boneyard Flat add unique regional character to the desert floor.