2011 Map of Dove Creek

About this map

Pyramid Lake defines the western edge of this Washoe County landscape, where the shoreline gives way to the notable indent of Artillery Bay. Moving inland, the terrain is shaped by the drainage patterns of Dove Creek, which flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse desert environment characterized by significant landforms such as Big Basin and the prominence of Allen Hill. Water sources are few in this arid region, making landmarks like Sevenmile Spring critical points of interest. The map documents the high-desert character of Nevada just after the turn of the 21st century, showing a landscape defined more by its natural hydrography and topography than by dense human settlement.