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2023 Map of Wall Spring

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wall Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Smoke Creek Desert dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its flat, arid basin contrasting sharply with the rising terrain to the north. Water sources are scarce but significant in this part of Washoe County, including Wall Spring and Indian Rock Spring, which likely served as vital points for livestock and early travelers. The intermittent flow of Deep Hole Spring Creek and Dry Creek underscore the seasonal nature of the region's hydrology, cutting through the desert floor.

Transportation through this high-desert environment relies on the paths of Smoke Creek Rd and Surprise Valley Rd, which navigate the foothills of the Buffalo Hills. Topographic details reveal the drainage patterns of Little Sawmill Canyon and Five Springs Canyon as they descend toward the basin. The inclusion of Freds Field provides a specific point of human activity or historical tenure amidst the township and range boundaries of T33N and T32N.