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2018 Map of Indian Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Carson River and its intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure define this Churchill County landscape. The region's hydraulic complexity is visible through features like the D Line Canal, Vencill Drain, and Shaffner Drain, which facilitate water movement across the desert floor. These man-made channels support a series of shallow basins and wetlands, including Big Indian Lake, Leter Lake, and the clustered Twin Lakes.

Aviation and transportation footprints appear at the southern edge with the Fallon Municipal Airport. The map documents a rural grid of local routes such as Leter Rd and Reservation Rd, marking the intersection of public land and private holdings within the t20n r29e township. The hydrology of the area, including the W Fork of Old River and the meandering Vaughn Slough, reveals how water management has historically dictated the settlement and use of this arid Nevada terrain.