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2021 Map of Chukar Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chukar Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sand Springs Range dominates the western half of this Churchill County survey, giving way to the expansive drainage systems of the Great Basin. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where narrow passages like Chukar Canyon, Arterial Canyon, and Lucky Boy Canyon cut through the high desert terrain. These canyons serve as the primary conduits for seasonal runoff, directing water toward the broad eastern plains.

Lucky Boy Spring stands out as a critical water source in an otherwise arid environment, located near the southern reaches of the range. To the east, the topography flattens significantly into Fairview Valley, bordered by the rising slopes of the Fairview Range. The mapping detail by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the intricate network of desert washes and the precise boundaries of T16N and T15N, illustrating the intersection of natural landforms and the public land survey system.