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1981 Map of High Rock Canyon

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of High Rock Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The High Rock Canyon region of northwest Nevada reveals a landscape defined by isolated water sources and high-altitude peaks, including Big Mountain and Donnelly Peak. This 1981 survey by the United States Geological Survey, produced in cooperation with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, documents the vital infrastructure of the ranching and mining era. Named springs like Grassy Rock Springs and Pinto Springs are scattered throughout the Hays Canyon Range, while the Leadville Mine sits at the head of Leadville Canyon, marking the industrial history of the Granite Range.

Remote transport hubs such as the Lackerman Air Strip and Landing Field indicate the logistical challenges of this high desert terrain. The map also delineates the northern reaches of the Black Rock Desert and the boundaries of the Summit Lake Indian Reservation, providing a comprehensive view of land use and tenure. Localized features like Button Brush Windmill and Powers Well serve as critical markers for researchers tracing historical water access and settlement patterns in this corner of Washoe County.