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2011 Map of Olinghouse

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Olinghouse and the surrounding high desert of the Pah Rah Range define this 2011 survey of Washoe County. The landscape is marked by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems, including Olinghouse Canyon, Frank Free Canyon, and Pierson Canyon. Evidence of early settlement and ranching persist through named sites like Jones Canyon Ranch and the presence of numerous reliable water sources such as Jackass Spring and Quaking Aspen Spring.

High points including Pond Peak and Green Hill overlook a network of modern access roads like Wilcox Ranch Rd and Pond Peak Rd. The geography suggests a history of resource management and livestock grazing, with McClellans Creek and Millers Creek providing vital drainage through the arid terrain. Unique geological features, such as Summit Cave near the center of the range, provide specific points of interest for researchers studying this portion of northern Nevada.