2011 Map of Home Station Gap

About this map

Home Station Gap defines the central topography of this Great Basin landscape, where drainage patterns from the surrounding high ground converge into the Home Station Wash. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a primarily uninhabited desert expanse, where water remains the most critical resource for any activity. The presence of Hess Spring in the northeast and the Swanson Ranch 3 Airport in the southeast suggests a landscape utilized for remote ranching operations and private aviation, typical of rural Lander County. The network of light-duty roads and 4WD tracks illustrates how modern land management and ranching access have adapted to the arid terrain.