Duck Flat dominates the northeastern corner of this corner of Washoe County, Nevada, where the high desert landscape is punctuated by a network of ephemeral basins and perennial springs. The terrain is characterized by its drainage patterns through features like Rye Patch Canyon and Express Canyon, which lead toward seasonal water bodies including Willow Lake and Garden Lake. The presence of numerous water sources such as Fish Spring, Deer Spring, and Rowland Spring indicates a landscape where life and travel traditionally centered on these critical points of relief.
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1886 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1889 · Long Valley
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1891 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Alturas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Observation Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000