2018 Map of Hand-me-down Creek

About this map

Crescent Valley and the Cortez Mountains define this high-desert landscape in Eureka County, where water is the primary architect of the terrain. The transition from the flat basin of the valley floor to the sharp rises of Cottonwood Canyon and Brock Canyon is marked by a network of drainage channels and vital water sources. Numerous named springs, including Florio Spring Number Ten and Florio Spring Number Six, suggest a history of range management and livestock grazing in an arid environment. The map details the complex hydrology of the area, tracing the paths of Hand-me-down Cr and Duff Cr as they move from the mountain slopes toward the valley. Only a few arterial routes like Danna Rd traverse this sparsely settled corner of Nevada, emphasizing the isolation and topographic dominance of the mountain range.