2011 Map of Mixie Flat

About this map

Mixie Flat sits at a remote crossroads in northern Washoe County, where the high desert terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and scattered springs. The landscape is dominated by the East Fork Smoke Creek and the Parsnip Wash drainage systems, which converge from various elevations toward the southwest. In this arid region, named water sources like Horse Corral Spring, Indian Spring, and Sage Hen Spring indicate the essential points of reliability for ranching and wildlife in an otherwise dry environment. The presence of Smoke Creek Reservoir in the southwestern corner and the prominent heights of Twin Peaks and Chimney Canyon provide significant topographical landmarks. This area, accessed primarily by unpaved routes like Mixie Flat Rd, represents the vast, open character of Nevada's basin and range geography, where early names often reflect specific uses or natural characteristics of the land.