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2012 Map of Carters Station

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Carters Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

East Fork Carson River carves a winding path through this corner of the Nevada-California border, defining a landscape of high valleys and canyons. The map documents the persistent agricultural and industrial presence in the region, from the Indian Valley Ranch to the Nevada Tungsten Mill near Carters Station. Movement through the terrain is marked by historic crossings and water management features, including Youngs Crossing, the Uhalde Springmeyer Stock Bridge, and the Falke and Tillman Ditch.

Evidence of local heritage and community infrastructure is visible at the Washoe Cemetery and the China Spring Youth Camp. The geography is characterized by several distinct flats and canyons, such as Bodie Flat, Double Spring Flat, and Leviathan Canyon. Water sources are vital here, with numerous springs like Hot Springs, Doud Springs, and Carter Springs dotting the map alongside Mud Lake, illustrating the essential nature of water in this arid transition zone between the Carson Valley and the rising mountains.