2021 Map of San Emidio Desert North

About this map

The San Emidio Desert and the southwestern edge of the Black Rock Desert dominate this remote Washoe County landscape. This modern survey illustrates a rugged expanse where water is the primary architect of the geography, evidenced by intermittent drainages like Willow Creek, Coyote Creek, and Rodeo Creek that spill from the higher elevations of the Fox Range. The presence of Jackass Spring near the mouth of a western canyon highlights a rare permanent water source in this arid environment, a feature historically critical for both wildlife and early travelers.