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2018 Map of Hiko

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hiko
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Hiko serves as the focal point of this Nevada landscape, situated in a valley defined by the dramatic relief of the Hiko Range and the Hiko Canyon. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water resources and irrigation essential for this arid environment, centered around Hiko Spring and the southern flow of the Pahranagat River. To the west, the topography transitions from the canyon floor to the significant elevations that shelter the valley.

Evidence of local ranching and agricultural development is visible through named roads like Stewart Ranch Rd and Cannon Ranch Rd, along with the Po located within the central settlement. The valley floor is marked by a series of significant water bodies, including Nesbitt Lake, Frenchy Lake, and the wetland areas surrounding Crystal Springs. These features, along with Crystal Wash and Sixmile Flat, illustrate the drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and settlement in this portion of Lincoln County.