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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

High Rock Canyon carves a path through the northwestern Nevada landscape as it appeared in the early 1980s, serving as a focal point for a region defined by remote outposts and ancient geology. The map documents the high-desert terrain where the Slumgullion Range and Black Rock Range meet the northern edge of the Black Rock Desert. This area is marked by historical remnants like the Leadville (Site) and isolated waypoints such as Powers Well and Jims.

The hydrography of the region is characterized by ephemeral drainages and vital water sources like Summit Lake and Mud Meadow Reservoir. Human activity is noted through scattered ranching infrastructure, including the Button Brush Windmill, and aviation access points like the Lackerman Air Strip. The proximity to the California border and the inclusion of a Military Reservation underscore the jurisdictional complexity of these open lands during this period of land management.