2014 Map of The Banjo

About this map

The Banjo and Granite Peak dominate the high-altitude terrain of the Granite Range in this northern Washoe County landscape. The high-desert environment is characterized by significant topographic relief, where numerous drainages like Cottonwood Cr and Little Cottonwood Cr descend from peaks such as Wagon Tire Mtn. This 2014 survey reveals a network of vital water sources in an arid region, including Heward Reservoir, Summit Spring, and Garden Springs. The presence of broad high-country features like Miller Basin, Skull Meadow, and Granite Creek Meadow suggests areas where water accumulates, supporting distinct local ecosystems amidst the rocky slopes. Evidence of land management and transportation is visible through the corridor of CR-447 and the specific designation of The Tank in the southern reaches of the quadrangle.