2015 Map of Hays Canyon

About this map

Hays Canyon Range dominates this corner of Washoe County, where the high desert landscape is defined by a critical network of springs and rugged summits. The survival of local ranching and wildlife in this arid terrain is written into the map's hydrography, with numerous water sources like Finley Number One Spring and the curiously named Pick and Shovel Springs Number One scattered across the slopes. To the south, Indian Valley and Mahogany Lake provide a rare level catchment area beneath the towering Hays Canyon Peak. The presence of Cherry Creek Rd and numerous summits like Bert Fitz Summit and Divine Peak suggest a landscape used primarily for grazing and transit. The intricate contour lines reveal the steep descent into Hays Canyon and the notable pass at Devils Gate, which likely served as a natural corridor through the range.