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2021 Map of Granite Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Humboldt Sink and the expansive waters of Humboldt Lake dominate this Pershing County landscape, where the high desert meets a complex hydraulic network. The terrain is defined by the contrast between the elevation of Granite Point and the low-lying wetlands and drainage systems of the Lower Valley. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the presence of Seventeen Ditch, Army Drain, and Toulon Drain, which channel water toward the sink.

Historic movement through this part of Nevada is traced by the Old California Trl, which skirts the edge of the wetlands. Rural infrastructure is sparse but distinct, featuring the Derby Field landing area and a network of ranch and access roads such as Gibson Ranch Rd and Westergard Rd. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both natural catchment and human efforts to divert and utilize the Humboldt River and its associated Battle Lakes.