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2011 Map of Spanish Springs Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spanish Springs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Spanish Springs Peak anchors this corner of Washoe County, where the high desert terrain is etched by a series of drainages and seasonal water sources. The landscape is defined by its canyons, including Curnow Canyon and Right Hand Canyon to the north, which channel runoff into the larger Cottonwood Creek system. This 2011 survey reveals a quiet mix of ranching heritage and modern accessibility, with the Wilcox Ranch and the nearby Wofford Airport serving as primary landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by its natural features like Sugar Loaf.

Transportation throughout the region follows the natural topography, with routes like Wilcox Ranch Rd and Quaking Aspen Rd connecting isolated springs and landmarks. Several vital water sources are documented, such as Curnow Spring and Wildcat Spring, which historically supported the livestock and wildlife in this part of Nevada. The map details a transition from the structured street names in the southwest, like Navarra Dr, to the more traditional naming of canyons and ridges to the east, including Hay Canyon and Cottonwood Cañon.