2021 Map of Reynard

About this map

Smoke Creek Desert dominates the western portion of this high-desert landscape in northern Washoe County, where the flat, arid alkaline expanse meets the rising elevations of the Fox Range. The map documents a classic Great Basin transition from the level floor of the desert floor to the deeply incised drainages of Rough Canyon and Pole Canyon to the east. This 2021 survey illustrates how water, though scarce, defines the local geography; seasonal drainages like Wild Horse Cr and Lost Cr flow through Wild Horse Canyon toward the sink. The grid system of Township 30 North, Range 21 East provides a structural framework for this open territory, which is primarily characterized by its dramatic vertical relief and the historic course of Smoke Creek as it winds near the desert margin.