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2021 Map of Hays Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Hays Canyon Range dominates this portion of Washoe County, where steep relief and numerous natural springs define the high-desert landscape. High peaks such as Hays Canyon Peak and Divine Peak look down upon the transition from the mountains into the broad reaches of Indian Valley and Surprise Valley. The hydrology of this arid region is meticulously documented through a network of named water sources, including the uniquely named Pick and Shovel Springs Number One and Pick and Shovel Spring Number Two.

Remote land management and access are highlighted by Hays Canyon Rd and Co Rd 37, which navigate the difficult terrain near Devils Gate. The presence of features like Bert Fitz Summit suggests a history of local nomenclature tied to the high points used by early travelers and surveyors. This map captures the territory as it appeared in the early 21st century, focusing on the prominent geomorphology of the Hays Canyon area.