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2018 Map of Coyote Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Dry Lake Valley defines the arid landscape of this Lincoln County quadrangle, where water is the primary architect of the terrain. The intermittent drainage of Coyote Wash dominates the central basin, carved through the desert floor and supported by secondary tributaries such as Silberhorn Wash and Fairview Wash. These ephemeral systems converge in a region where reliable water sources are rare, making landmarks like Coyote Spring and Stonewall Spring essential points of reference for local navigation and historical land use.

A small artificial water feature, the Upper Reservoir, sits near the base of the surrounding slopes, indicating efforts to manage the sparse seasonal runoff. The presence of Cherry Cr entering from the west suggests a shift in geography as the valley floor meets the rising mountain foothills. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of the high-desert environment before modern development, capturing the essential relationship between the region's hydrography and its natural topography.