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2011 Map of High Rock Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of High Rock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

High Rock Lake sits as the central focal point of this arid Great Basin landscape, where drainage from High Rock Creek and Fly Creek collects in a basin defined by steep-walled depressions. The terrain is deeply incised by multiple geological features, most notably High Rock Canyon and Little High Rock Canyon, which showcase the drainage patterns typical of this part of Washoe County.

Evidence of remote human activity is sparse, marked primarily by Conlon Camp near the junction of Mahogany Creek and the main canyon floor. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, including Powers Spring, Laxaque Spring, and the Franco Reservoir to the northeast. Distinctive landforms like The Potholes and the narrow corridor of Box Canyon provide additional waypoints for navigating this complex system of canyons and seasonal creek beds.