2011 Map of Parker Canyon

About this map

The Smoke Creek Mountains anchor this arid region of Washoe County, where seasonal drainages and isolated springs define the remote landscape. The map traces the winding course of Skedaddle Creek as it moves through the western portion of the terrain, while the sharp depressions of Thomas Canyon and Parker Canyon cut through the high desert floor to the east. Water remains the most critical resource for any human activity here, evidenced by the specific locations of Pipe Spring and Telephone Spring. This survey illustrates the sparse infrastructure and rugged topography of the Nevada-California borderlands, revealing a landscape where natural features dictate the pathways of travel and settlement.