2011 Map of Alkali Lake

About this map

Alkali Lake and the arid expanse of Long Valley dominate this northern Nevada landscape, where water sources are vital landmarks. The 2011 topography highlights a system of ephemeral and geothermal features, including Dry Lake, Warm Springs, and Hills Warm Spring tucked into the eastern rises. Human activity is centered on the established Harriman Ranch and Bandy Ranch, which sit near the north-south corridor of Fort Bidwell Rd. The geography transitions from the flat lakebed to elevated terrain at Big Point and into the depression of Little Basin, illustrating a high-desert environment where seasonal drainage like Barrey Brook defines the survival and placement of these historic ranching outposts.