2021 Map of The Banjo

About this map

The Banjo anchors this high-elevation landscape within the Granite Range, where seasonal drainages and isolated springs define the high desert terrain of Washoe County. This 2021 survey illustrates a region shaped by complex topography, from the heights of Wagon Tire Mtn and Granite Peak down to Miller Basin and Bowen Canyon. The mapping of Garden Springs and Summit Spring highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid environment, while the Heward Reservoir indicates human efforts to manage these limited resources. Movement through the area is restricted to the western edge along S R 447, leaving the interior basins like Skull Meadow and Clear Creek Meadow largely undisturbed. The map captures the intersection of traditional land divisions and natural landmarks, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns for Cottonwood Cr and Clear Cr before they descend from the granite heights.