1987 Map of Gillis Canyon NW

About this map

The Walker River Indian Reservation dominates this 1980s landscape in Mineral County, where the transition between high desert peaks and river valley is clearly defined. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor cuts through the southwestern corner, while multiple sections of Old RR Grade elsewhere suggest a complex history of shifting transit routes through this arid terrain. Topography is marked by the stark elevation of the Gillis Range and the Agai Pah Hills, contrasting with the low-lying Alkali Flat. Water management is evident through the presence of an Aqueduct and the remote Double Spring, highlighting the critical nature of resources in this environment. Significant infrastructure including a Telephone Line and a localized Gravel Pit indicate the utility and industry serving this portion of the Walker River basin during the late twentieth century.