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2021 Map of Hinkson Slough

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hinkson Slough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The northern edge of Yerington anchors this high-desert landscape where the fertile soils of Mason Valley meet the rising elevations of the Wassuk Range. Water management is central to the area's layout, defined by the winding paths of Joggles Slough and Hinkson Slough. These waterways cut through a transition zone of wetlands and low-lying ground that contrasts sharply with the nearby mountain slopes.

The map reveals a dense network of rural roads that reflect the agricultural and residential growth of the region. Notable family-named routes such as Pete Hendricks RD, Aiazzi Ln, and Wilhoyt Ln lattice the valley floor, indicating a history of long-standing land ownership. The transition between the irrigated valley and the arid foothills is clearly demarcated, providing a detailed look at how local geography has dictated the expansion of the community outside the central township.