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2011 Map of Mahogany Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mahogany Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mahogany Mountain dominates this high-desert portion of Washoe County, a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and remote cattle-working sites. The topography reveals a series of critical springs and catchments essential for life in this arid environment, including Al Owens Spring, Cherry Spring, and the Sage Hen Spring. These water points support the dispersed human presence marked by sites such as Pappys Corral and Brush Corral, which suggest a continuing history of ranching and livestock management in the Great Basin.

Deep drainage patterns are carved by the Little High Rock Creek and Yellow Rock Canon Creek, while the massive High Rock Canyon cuts through the northern reaches. The presence of Woodruff Camp and Denio Camp Springs highlights the legacy of temporary settlements and seasonal outposts. Local elevations are marked by the Little High Rock Mountains, providing a detailed look at the relief and natural hydrology before waters reach the Big Mahogany Reservoir and Little High Rock Reservoir.