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2014 Map of San Emidio Desert North

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of San Emidio Desert North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The high desert landscape of Washoe County is defined here by the meeting of the Black Rock Desert and the San Emidio Desert. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from the level alkaline basins to the rising elevations of the Fox Range, which dominates the western portion of the sheet. Notable water sources in this arid environment include Jackass Spring and several seasonal drainages such as Willow Cr and Coyote Cr.

Modern infrastructure is limited but distinct, with Farm District Rd and Rodeo Creek Rd cutting through the open flats. The topography is further punctuated by deep incisions like Rattlesnake Canyon and Little Rattlesnake Canyon, which offer critical orientation points for those studying the geology or land use of this corner of Nevada. The map documents a place of sparse but functional transport, where Capital Cir and Buckaroo mark the modest human footprint on the desert floor.