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1980 Map of Spanish Springs Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Spanish Springs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Pah Rah Range dominates this corner of Washoe County, where the high desert terrain is punctuated by significant summits like Spanish Springs Peak. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with numerous canyons such as Right Hand Canyon, Home Ranch Canyon, and Hay Canyon carving through the slopes. Water remains the most critical resource for the area's remote ranching operations, marked by established water sources like Wildcat Spring, Curnow Spring, and the seasonal flow of Cottonwood Creek.

Wilcox Ranch serves as a primary human landmark in this expansive territory, connected to the wider region by the primitive Wilcox Ranch Road. The presence of a Corral and names like Quaking Aspen Road reflect a mid-to-late 20th-century landscape dedicated to livestock and resource management. This survey provides a clear view of the topographic isolation and ranching infrastructure before the significant suburban expansion of the nearby Reno-Sparks area.