2014 Map of Simpson Park Canyon

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest dominates this landscape in Lander County, where high-elevation drainage systems define the rugged topography of central Nevada. The geography is marked by significant hydrological features, including Windlass Spring, Blackbird Spring, and Reeder Spring, which suggest the critical importance of water sources in this arid region. High points like Bob Scotts Summit overlook a complex network of canyons, most notably Simpson Park Canyon and Black Bird Canyon. Toward the southern edge of the survey, the terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Big Smoky Valley. This map illustrates the intersection of natural watersheds like Bade Cr and Blackbird Cr with high-desert infrastructure, including Grass Valley Rd and the Natl Forest Develop Road 054 Rd, providing a clear record of land management and access routes within the forest boundaries during the early twenty-first century.