2018 Map of McConnel Canyon

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Nevada borderlands is documented in this 2018 survey, focusing on the remote corners where the Division Range and the Calico Hills meet. The landscape is defined by its scarce water sources, marked by essential landmarks such as Mcconnel Spring, Whiskey Spring, and Flower Spring. These watering holes served as critical points for movement through the arid basin and range territory. The topography is anchored by prominent elevations including Sheep Peaks and Sheep Buttes, which overlook the seasonal drainage of Little Smoky Cr. Evidence of water management in this dry environment is seen at the Willow Cr Reservoir, situated along the course of Willow Cr. Spanning the administrative boundary of Washoe and Humboldt Counties, the map illustrates a rugged geography shaped by canyons such as Mcconnel Canyon and Black Canyon.