2011 Map of Moss Creek

About this map

Hot Springs Ranch and the Valley of the Moon Ranch anchor the western edge of this basin landscape, where the seasonal waters of the Reese River flow northward. This area of Lander County is defined by a sparse network of ranching outposts and drainage systems typical of the high desert. The map traces the winding paths of Moss Creek and Cottonwood Creek as they descend from the higher terrain toward the valley floor. Near the eastern boundary, Smith Flat provides a distinctive level landscape amidst the surrounding foothills. Critical water sources for local livestock and wildlife are identified at Cottonwood Spring and Lake Spring, which likely served as focal points for land use and early settlement in this arid region of Nevada.