2021 Map of Dove Creek

About this map

Pyramid Lake defines the western margin of this Great Basin landscape, where the waters of Artillery Bay meet the steep rising slopes of the Lake Range. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, with the deep incision of Sevenmile Canyon cutting through the mountains toward the eastern flats. This 2021 survey illustrates the sparse infrastructure of the high desert, centered on the corridor of S R 447, which provides the primary transit route through this arid region. Water sources are rare and significant in this environment, represented by the isolated Sevenmile Spring and the ephemeral Dove Cr. Topographical features like Big Basin and Allen Hill highlight the complex geological formations that dictate the movement of both water and travelers in this section of Washoe County.