2011 Map of Hillside Spring

About this map

Hoover Ranch stands as a primary point of human activity in this arid basin of Washoe County, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral washes and essential water developments. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Duck Flat Wash and Willow Creek, which support a series of livestock-oriented water sources. A sophisticated water management system is evident through the numbering of several high-desert reservoirs, including Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 10, Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 9, and Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 6. The terrain is deeply inscribed with name-heavy canyons such as Old Camp Canyon and Coyote Canyon, while localized springs like Hillside Spring and Smokey Spring provide rare points of permanent water. Navigation through this remote range relies on routes like Old Camp Canyon Rd, which cuts across the flats near Disabel Reservoir.