2011 Map of Yellow Hills East

About this map

Mustang Spring and Buck Spring serve as critical water points in this arid pocket of Washoe County, where the high desert landscape is defined by drainage patterns and volcanic landforms. The topography is dominated by the Yellow Hills in the west and the prominent Black Buttes to the east, illustrating the complex volcanic geology of the region. Intermittent watercourses like Cottonwood Creek and Wall Canyon Creek carve through the terrain, while Pole Canyon provides a distinct break in the southern elevation. This 2011 survey, part of the US Topo series, reflects the modern state of these remote uplands, showing a network of 4WD trails and local roads that remain essential for navigating the high-elevation basins and ridges of northwestern Nevada.