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2011 Map of Smoke Creek Ranch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Smoke Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Smoke Creek Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this high-desert corridor of Washoe County, where livestock infrastructure and water management define the landscape. The drainage system is anchored by Smoke Creek, which is joined by Rush Creek and Burro Creek as they flow through the basin. Evidence of ranching operations is seen at Jenkins Troughs, highlighting the importance of reliable water sources in this arid environment.

Transportation is facilitated by a network of unimproved routes, including Smoke Creek Rd and Smoke Creek Ranch Rd, which connect the ranch to the Smoke Creek Airstrip. To the east, the topography rises significantly toward Burro Mountain, where Burro Mountain Rd navigates the elevation gain at Burro Mountain Pass. The map illustrates a modern era of remote land use where traditional cattle ranching and aviation coexist among the rugged contours of the Great Basin.