2012 Map of The Knolls

About this map

Hammond Ranch and Desmond Ranch stand as the primary centers of human activity in this arid Nevada landscape. The map reveals a drainage system defined by the seasonal flows of Jake Creek and Kelly Creek, which wind through the terrain near the prominent rises of The Knolls. Local water sources like Garret Spring and the Spring Branch tributary illustrate the vital points of access for livestock and ranching operations in this high-desert environment. This 2012 survey captures the spatial arrangement of these remote outposts and their relationship to the natural hydrology of the Great Basin.