2011 Map of San Emidio Desert South

About this map

San Emidio Spring and Boiling Spring emerge from the arid basin of northern Nevada, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water and dramatic elevation changes. This 2011 survey illustrates the high desert geography of Washoe County, where the expansive White Sage Flat sits between prominent landforms like Wildcat Peak and Kits Peak. The map details a complex system of drainages, including San Emidio Canyon and Stag Canyon, which funnel seasonal runoff toward the valley floor. Sparse roads cross the terrain, reflecting the area's contemporary state as an open, unpopulated range where water sources like Stag Spring remain critical landmarks for navigation and local land use.