2011 Map of Leadville

About this map

Leadville stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of Washoe County, where the terrain is defined by the Hog Ranch Mountains and the prominent Buckhorn Peak. This 2011 survey details a complex network of seasonal water sources and livestock infrastructure essential to the region's ranching history. Features like the Leadville Troughs, Heward Troughs, and numerous named springs, including Shovel Spring and White Rock Spring, illustrate the critical importance of water management in the Great Basin. The drainage system is clearly mapped, showing the North Fork Negro Creek and Middle Fork Negro Creek carving through the arid elevations. High points such as Leadville Mountain and the deep cut of Leadville Canyon provide significant topographical landmarks for those tracing the geographic evolution and land-use patterns of Northern Nevada at the start of the 21st century.