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2018 Map of Spanish Springs Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Spanish Springs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Spanish Springs Peak rises as the central landmark within the Pah Rah Range in this modern topographic study of Washoe County. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources, including Curnow Spring and Wildcat Spring, which historically dictated the movement of livestock and travelers through this arid environment. The northern portion of the map transitions into the broad reach of Warm Springs Valley, where the road network becomes more established.

A variety of local place names reflect the agricultural and ranching history of the area, such as Home Ranch Canyon and Hay Canyon. The naming of Basque Oven Rd hints at the cultural legacy of the Great Basin's sheep-herding traditions. This map provides a detailed look at the interface between the high desert peaks and the winding canyons like Griffith Canyon, illustrating how modern access roads now skirt the edges of these long-used natural corridors.