2015 Map of Reynard

About this map

The Smoke Creek Desert dominates the western portion of this landscape, its flat, arid expanse meeting the sharp rise of the Fox Range to the east. Along this topographic boundary, the settlement of Smoke Creek and the site of Reynard sit on the edge of the desert floor, positioned where the terrain transitions into the high country. The eastern half of the map is defined by a complex network of drainages cutting through the mountains, including the deep incisions of Wild Horse Canyon, Pole Canyon, and Rough Canyon. These canyons channel seasonal water via Wild Horse Cr and Lost Cr toward the desert sink. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin environment where water sources and topography dictated the placement of small outposts and transit routes through Washoe County.