2012 Map of Coal Valley Reservoir

About this map

Coal Valley in Lincoln County defines this arid landscape, centered on a series of critical water management features in a high-desert environment. The map highlights the localized reliance on reservoirs such as Coal Valley Reservoir and Sheep Reservoir Number 2, which serve as vital hubs in an otherwise sparse region. The inclusion of the Coal Valley Holding Field suggests the area's continued use for livestock management, a traditional land-use pattern typical of this part of Nevada. Navigation through the valley is facilitated by long, unpaved thoroughfares including Mail Summit Rd and Seaman Wash Rd, which intersect near the reservoirs. The southeastern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the dry bed of the East Coal Valley Reservoir, illustrating the seasonal or ephemeral nature of water resources in this remote Basin and Range territory.