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2021 Map of Granite Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Granite Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Granite Peak and the French Mountains dominate the high-elevation terrain of this Washoe County landscape. The mapping reveals a detailed network of desert water sources, including Chokecherry Spring, August Spring, and Tunnel Spring, which were vital for life in this arid basin and range geography. These springs are scattered across the slopes of Petersen Mtn and lead down into Little Valley and the broader reaches of Red Rock Valley.

Residential development is evidenced by a modern grid of named thoroughfares such as Red Rock Rd, Cowhide Cir, and Chuckwagon Rd. This pattern of development suggests a transition from traditional ranching lands to rural residential pockets. The topography is further defined by the Sand Hills and Middle Red Rock Valley, showing the complex drainage systems that characterize the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada rain shadow.