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1972 Map of High Rock Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of High Rock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

High Rock Lake sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in northwestern Nevada, straddling the border between Washoe and Humboldt counties. Recorded in the early 1970s, the map reveals a remote environment shaped by seasonal water and volcanic geology. Significant landmarks such as The Potholes and a prominent Cave near High Rock Canyon indicate a landscape utilized for shelter and natural resources.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, centered on water sources and seasonal access. Mahogany Creek Camp serves as a lone named outpost, while a network of jeep trails and footpaths connects vital points like Powers Spring and Lazaque Spring. The drainage patterns of Little High Rock Creek and Smoky Willow Creek define the canyon systems, showing how the topography dictates movement through this arid region just before the era of modern digital mapping.