2018 Map of Spanish Flat

About this map

Spanish Flat sits at the base of the Virginia Mountains, a high-desert landscape defined by complex drainages and a network of named springs essential to this arid region. The terrain is deeply incised by features like Black Canyon and Red Light Canyon, while Tule Ridge and Scott Pass dominate the eastern elevations. Water sources are meticulously documented, including Mocho Spring Number One, Newcome Spring, and the Government Trough Spring, indicating the vital importance of these points for ranching or wildlife in the high Great Basin. The presence of Fish Springs Rd in the north and the reach of Honey Lake Valley suggest the historical and modern connectivity of this remote part of Washoe County. The map provides a clear look at the public land survey system, with township lines for T25N and T26N dividing the slopes of East Cottonwood Canyon and the surrounding peaks.