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2018 Map of Granite Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Granite Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Granite Peak and the surrounding high desert of Washoe County define this 2018 survey on the Nevada-California border. The landscape is characterized by a high concentration of water sources tucked into the creases of Petersen Mountain and the French Mountains, including Chokecherry Spring, Tunnel Spring, and Horse Spring. These perennial points likely served as vital landmarks for early ranchers and travelers in this arid environment.

Residential development and rural access are marked by a unique network of roads with equestrian-themed names like Arabian Way, Cowhide Cir, and Muletail Cir in the north near Red Rock Valley. The transition from the high peaks of the Sand Hills down into Little Valley illustrates the complex topography of the region. Notable local landmarks such as Freds Mtn and the Animal Ark Rd corridor provide modern context to this high-altitude terrain.