2021 Map of Hand-me-down Creek

About this map

Crescent Valley and the steep slopes of the Cortez Mountains define this section of Eureka County, where the desert floor meets the high range. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of seasonal water sources and springs, including Florio Spring Number Ten and Hand-me-down Spring, which have long been vital in this arid environment. The transition from the flat valley to the rugged peaks is marked by deep incisions like Cottonwood Canyon and Brock Canyon, providing natural corridors through the terrain. Human presence is sparse, concentrated along Danna Rd and the drainage systems of Hand-me-down Cr and Dewey Dann Cr. This survey illustrates the relationship between water access and land use in Nevada's high basin-and-range country.