2015 Map of Rye Creek

About this map

The high desert borderlands between Washoe County, Nevada, and Lake County, Oregon, define this 2015 survey. This arid landscape is marked by isolated water management features like Rye Creek Reservoir and Racetrack Reservoir, which are vital for supporting the sparse ranching activity in the region. The map shows the Last Chance Ranch tucked into the southern portion of the quadrangle near the base of rising terrain. Drainage is defined by seasonal watercourses including Rye Cr and Catnip Cr, which flow toward the broad expanse of Guano Valley in the east. This survey illustrates the continued reliance on remote reservoirs and traditional ranching boundaries in a corner of the Great Basin where the state line meets the intersection of multiple township and range designations.