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2011 Map of Indian Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Indian Lakes and the braided channels of the Carson River dominate this Churchill County landscape, illustrating a complex network of natural hydrology and man-made irrigation. The map detail highlights the D 3 Canal and Shaffner Drain, which manage water flow across the basin to sustain local agricultural interests like the John Gallio Ranch. To the north, a cluster of shallow basins including Big Indian Lake, Papoose Lake, and Likes Lake form a distinct wetland environment characteristic of the Nevada desert floor.

Transportation and infrastructure appear in the southern portion of the quadrangle, anchored by the Fallon Municipal Airport and a grid of rural routes such as Indian Lakes Rd and Vaughn Rd. The presence of the Old River Reservoir and the West Fork of Old River further emphasizes the historical reliance on water management in this arid region, providing a clear record of the area's twentieth-century development and land use patterns.