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2015 Map of Dyke Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dyke Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Pine Forest Range dominates this portion of Humboldt County, creating a stark contrast between high-elevation terrain and the arid flats of the Black Rock Desert to the southeast. The small settlement of Dyke is situated at the edge of the mountains, positioned near Dyke Canyon and the geothermal waters of Dyke Hot Springs. This geographic arrangement suggests a historic reliance on water sources emerging from the mountain front to support livestock or small-scale habitation in an otherwise thirsty landscape.

Water management is evident through the presence of Lone Tree Reservoir and several named seasonal drainages including Big Cr, Deep Cr, and Cherry Cr. Notable topographical landmarks such as Sentinel Peak and The Mesa define the western reaches of the quadrangle, while several named canyons like Buckaroo Canyon, Bishop Canyon, and Murray Canyon carve through the rugged eastern slopes. Access is provided by the unpaved stretches of Woodward Rd and Dufurrena Rd, tracing the base of the mountains.