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1984 Map of Silo Canyon

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Silo Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Odgers Ranch Indian Reservation sits at the base of the Cherry Creek Range, where the high desert terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Butte Valley. This 1984 survey documents a landscape defined by vital water sources, with family-named or descriptive points like Hill Spring, Augustine Spring, and Mustang Spring providing the necessary moisture for ranching and wildlife in an otherwise arid environment. The map details the rugged drainage patterns of Denton Canyon and Silo Canyon, which cut through the mountains toward the valley floor.

Transportation is limited to unimproved roads and trails like those in Taylor Canyon, reflecting the area's remote character during the late 20th century. Notable landmarks such as the North Pasture Well and a Borrow Pit indicate the sparse but intentional human activity centered around livestock management and land maintenance. The presence of Cottonwood Creek and Phalen Creek further highlights the delicate hydrology that sustains this Nevada interior.