2014 Map of Hillside Spring

About this map

Buffalo Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Washoe County, where a complex network of springs and reservoirs supported seasonal grazing and water management. The 2014 terrain is etched by drainage systems like Duck Flat Wash and Willow Cr, which collect runoff from the surrounding uplands. A series of numbered water catchments, including Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 6 and Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 9, are distributed across the township lines, indicating the importance of water storage in this arid environment. Ranching history is evidenced by specific place names such as Dead Heifer Spring, Chicken Spring, and Smokey Spring, which likely served as crucial landmarks for local stockmen. Navigational routes like CR-447 and Willow Springs Rd provide the primary access through the steep-walled Old Camp Canyon and across the open expanse of Jones Flat.