2015 Map of Parrot Peak

About this map

Parrot Peak and the high ridges of the Jackson Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada. The terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages including Blind Canyon and Mike O'Brian Canyon, which feed into complex water systems like Trout Cr and Happy Cr. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey record captures the hydrological network of the region, where seasonal and perennial flows such as Bottle Cr and Mary Sloan Cr carve into the slopes of the Trout Creek Spur. Smaller landmarks like Willow Spring suggest the critical water sources that sustain life in this arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the high-elevation topography and the many named forks of these streams, including Big's Fork Bottle Cr and W Fork Happy Cr, reflecting the intricate drainage patterns that characterize the Great Basin province.