
Burnt Lake and the surrounding high desert basin of Washoe County are the focus of this recent survey, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal hydrography and high-altitude terrain. The Cottonwood Mountains dominate the western edge, giving way to a complex of alkaline flats and ephemeral basins including Duck Flat, Garden Lake, and Willow Lake. These features are vital water sources in an arid environment, complemented by named water points such as Burnt Lake Spring, Deer Spring, and Rowland Spring.
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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