2015 Map of Olinghouse

About this map

The settlement of Olinghouse sits within the drainage of the Pah Rah Range, an area defined by deep canyons and critical desert water sources. This high-elevation landscape in Washoe County is marked by numerous named springs such as Jackass Spring, Quaking Aspen Spring, and Sheehan Spring, which historically supported ranching and prospecting efforts. The map reveals a network of canyons including Right Hand Canyon, Cottonwood Cañon, and Olinghouse Canyon, reflecting the complex topography of the range. Landmarks like Pond Peak and Green Hill rise above the dry washes of Dead Ox Wash and Millers Cr. Access to these remote reaches is traced through primitive routes like Wilcox Ranch Rd and Pond Peak Rd, highlighting the sparse but deliberate human imprint on this Nevada high-desert environment.