1980 Map of Hualapai Flat South

About this map

Fly Ranch and Granite Creek Ranch represent the primary human habitations in this desert basin during the mid-1970s. The landscape is defined by the expansive Hualapai Flat and the edge of the Black Rock Desert, where water is the most critical feature. Numerous geothermal and hydraulic points are documented, including the distinctive The Geyser and Fly Reservoir, along with various flowing wells and springs that sustain the ranching operations. The transition from the high ground of Finley Butte down to the Granite Basin is marked by a network of seasonal drainages like Little Cottonwood Creek and Rock Creek. A solitary Grave located north of the ranches provides a poignant glimpse into the isolated nature of life in this corner of Washoe and Pershing counties.