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2021 Map of Dayton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Carson River winds through this landscape where the high desert meets emerging residential developments and aviation infrastructure. In the northern reaches, the Dayton Valley Airpark and the neighborhood of Carson Plains signify modern growth adjacent to the historic Dayton Cem. The terrain is defined by dramatic shifts in elevation, from the Flowery Ridge and Gold Canyon in the north to the rugged Pine Nut Mountains in the south.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Randall Ditch and the Eldorado Canyon Reservoir. Remote landmarks such as Bull Run Spring and the arid expanse of the Twelve Mile Desert highlight the traditional character of the Nevada backcountry. The map also traces the boundary between Lyon County and Carson City, cutting through the deep draws of Sullivan Canyon and Illinois Canyon.