
Miller and Lux Spring and several other critical water sources dot this high-desert landscape in Northern Nevada, highlighting the essential infrastructure of historic ranching operations in Washoe County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Bald Mtn and Yellow Peak, with the eastern slopes giving way to Bald Mountain Canyon. This 2021 survey reveals a geography shaped by the necessity of water management, evidenced by Hobble Reservoir and Swan Lake Reservoir.
23 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1889 · Long Valley
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Catnip Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Bald Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Rye Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Swan Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Badger Mtn NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Massacre Lake NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000