2011 Map of Gillis Canyon

About this map

Walker Lake dominates the southwestern corner of this desert landscape in Mineral County, Nevada. The shoreline at Pelican Point and the terminus of the Walker River provide clear markers of the hydrological state during the early 21st century. The map details the drainage patterns of the high desert, where topographic relief is defined by the carved paths of Gillis Canyon in the north and Wildhorse Canyon to the south. This 2011 survey serves as a precise record of the Great Basin's arid terrain, capturing the sparse network of roads and the distinct geological features that define this part of the Nevada interior.