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2015 Map of Mixie Flat

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Mixie Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mixie Flat lies at the heart of this high-desert landscape in northern Washoe County, where the California-Nevada state line cuts through a high-elevation basin defined by intermittent drainage and scattered water sources. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal watercourses like Parsnip Wash and E Fork Smoke Cr, which are supported by numerous named springs such as Horse Corral Spring, Sage Hen Spring, and Indian Spring. These features suggest a history of livestock management and movement through this arid corridor, particularly in the vicinity of Wilcox Canyon and Chimney Canyon.

The topography is dominated by the Twin Peaks in the southeast and the steep descent of Chimney Rock Canyon. These landforms create natural bottlenecks and pathways that have historically guided travel between the high plateaus and the valley floors. For those studying the borderlands of Washoe Co and Lassen County, the map provides precise locations for remote landmarks like Lone Mountain Spring and Wilcox Spring, essential points of reference in a terrain where water dictates human and animal presence.