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2018 Map of Copper Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Copper Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Walker Lake dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, where the desert floor meets the steep rise of the Wassuk Range. The shoreline reveals a small settlement at Walker Lake, with residential streets like Walker Dr and Debbie Dr situated near the intersection of Highway 95. Further north, Sportsmans Beach and Tamarack Point define the recreational and geographic profile of the coast.

Inland, the terrain is marked by deep drainage systems and high-altitude water sources. The eponymous Copper Canyon cuts through the northern reaches, while Cottonwood Creek Canyon and Red Fox Gulch carve into the mountainside further south. Vital water points for travelers and livestock are documented throughout the high country, including Wild Horse Spring, Sorhouet Springs, and Chipmunk Spring, indicating the critical nature of these small water sources in the arid Mineral County environment.