
Dry Lake Valley defines this portion of Lincoln County, characterized by a vast basin and complex water management systems. The arid landscape is marked by several significant ephemeral drainage systems, including Coyote Wash and Wheatgrass Wash, which channel seasonal runoff through the valley floor. These washes link together several artificial water features, notably Hirshi Reservoir Number Two, Bristol Reservoir Number Two, and Black Canyon Reservoir. The layout of these reservoirs and the presence of Sand Spring indicate a landscape historically adapted for livestock or land management in a desert environment where water remains the primary driver of human activity and infrastructure.
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1885 · Pioche
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Pioche
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1916 · Highland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Highland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Caliente
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Caliente
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · The Bluffs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Deadman Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Deadman Spring SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Ely Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000