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2015 Map of Alkali Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Alkali Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Alkali Lake dominates this Great Basin landscape in northern Washoe County, a characteristic playa reflecting the region's internal drainage. The eastern margin is defined by the steep elevation gains of the Painted Point Range, where features like Big Point and Little Basin illustrate the dramatic relief of the high desert. The survey records a network of vital water sources in this arid environment, including Warm Springs and Berrey Brook to the north.

Transportation through Long Valley is primarily managed via Fort Bidwell Rd and Long Valley Rd, following historic corridors that have long connected this remote corner of Nevada. The map details the Public Land Survey System grid across T43N and T44N, providing a precise framework for understanding land divisions and the sparse ranching or grazing infrastructure typical of the area during the early 21st century.