2011 Map of Gandolfo Canyon

About this map

Gandolfo Canyon and Ryan Canyon define the natural drainage and elevation patterns of this high-desert Lander County landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates the sparse but critical transportation infrastructure of the central Nevada basin, where the historical footprint of the Old Overland Rd intersects with modern routes. The placement of Road 215 alongside these deep canyon formations highlights the continued importance of these natural corridors for movement through the Great Basin. With very few named settlements, the focus remains on the sharp topographical changes and the isolation of these canyons within the larger mountain-and-valley system typical of the region.