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2014 Map of Sheepshead Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sheepshead Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Smoke Creek Desert dominates the eastern expanse of this Washoe County landscape, where the arid basin floor meets the rising topography of the Sand Range. At the heart of this high-desert terrain lies Sheepshead, a point of historical interest situated near the vital waters of Sheepshead Spring. The map documents a rugged hydrographic network of seasonal drainages and permanent water sources, including Mocho Spring and Buckbrush Spring, which were essential for survival and livestock in this environment.

Transportation through this portion of Nevada is defined by the Surprise Valley Rd, which skirts the western hills. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages such as Maria Canyon, Black Diamond Canyon, and Willow Canyon. These canyons provide a detailed look at the geomorphology of the range as it descends toward the desert sink, illustrating the stark transition between the mountain peaks and the vast alluvial flats of Smoke Cr.