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2011 Map of Copper Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Copper Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The western shores of Walker Lake define this high-desert landscape as it appeared in 2011. The terrain transitions sharply from the deep waters of the lake to the eastern slopes of the Wassuk Range, with numerous ephemeral drainages like Dry Creek and Cottonwood Creek carving through the arid soil. Human activity is concentrated along the shoreline, where access points such as Sportsmans Beach and the Walker Lake Boat Harbor provided recreational gateways for locals and visitors alike.

Smaller settlements and landmarks like Mount Grant Lodge and the residential streets of Lisa DR and Walker DR near the settlement of Walker Lake show the modern footprint of the area. Further inland, the map identifies remote water sources critical to the region's environment, including Sorhouet Springs, Wild Horse Spring, and Chipmunk Spring, while the northern portion is marked by the namesake Copper Canyon and Tamarack Point.