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2011 Map of Boulder Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Boulder Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Boulder Lake and the surrounding high desert of Washoe County are documented here during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by its water management and sparse ranching infrastructure, featuring essential landmarks like the Button Brush Windmill and numerous catchments including Bedrock Reservoir and Orphan Reservoir. These named features reflect the critical importance of water sources in this arid region, where vast stretches like Button Brush Flat and Boulder Flat dominate the terrain.

Ephemeral and permanent waters such as Central Lake, Lords Lake, and Grass Lake are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by the drainage of Boulder Creek. To the southeast, the terrain rises into the Pinto Peak Range, while local navigation relies on routes like Hays Canyon Rd. The inclusion of specific agricultural sites like Rye Grass Field highlights the localized land use in this part of northwestern Nevada.