2018 Map of Red Rock Canyon

About this map

Smoke Creek Mountains dominate the southern reach of this landscape along the border of Nevada and California. The high-desert terrain is defined by its critical water sources, including numerous isolated springs like Buck Corral Spring, Mustang Spring, and Rosebud Spring. This network of watering points suggests a history of livestock management in an arid environment, further evidenced by several catchment sites such as Sheep Camp Draw Reservoir and Willow Reservoir. In the east, the Sand Range and Eagle Head rise above Dry Lake Reservoir, while the northern edge is marked by the eponymous Red Rock Canyon. The map records the intricate drainage patterns of the E Fork Skedaddle Cr and Skedaddle Cr, illustrating how the desert hydrology dictates the placement of landmarks like Black Mtn.