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2021 Map of Hillside Spring

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hillside Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Buffalo Hills dominate this portion of Washoe County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water sources and high-desert terrain. Strategic water management for ranching or local wildlife is evident in the numbering of various catchments, including Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 6, Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 7, and Buffalo Hills Reservoir Number 9. These features, alongside Disabel Reservoir, suggest a reliance on seasonal runoff within the arid basins.

Natural water sources are scattered throughout the canyons, providing essential landmarks such as Hillside Spring, Smokey Spring, and the curiously named Dead Heifer Spring. Transportation in the area is limited to S R 447 and the rugged Old Camp Canyon Rd, which navigate the elevation changes near Coyote Canyon and Chicken Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates the continued importance of named springs and small-scale reservoirs in maintaining the utility of this remote Nevada rangeland.