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2021 Map of Lahontan Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Lahontan Reservoir dominates this landscape on the border of Lyon and Churchill counties, serving as a vital water resource where the Carson River meets the arid basins of western Nevada. The western edge of the reservoir is defined by prominent topographical features such as Blackbird Point, Drum Point, and the restrictive passage known as The Narrows. Along its shores, recreational and geographic markers like Churchill Beach, Sixmile Beach, and Evans Island reflect the area's development for utility and leisure.

To the north, the terrain transitions into the Twenty-Six-Mile Desert and the rising slopes of the Virginia Range and Fernley Hills. The presence of the Rock Dam Ditch underscores the region's managed hydrology, while the settlement of Fernley anchors the northwestern corner. The southern map area is characterized by the high, desolate peaks of the Dead Camel Mountains, showcasing the sharp contrast between the artificial shoreline and the surrounding High Desert wilderness.