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2012 Map of Long Dry Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Long Dry Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Antelope Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Lyon County, where the West Walker River meanders through a broad floodplain bracketed by the Wellington Hills and Gray Hills. In the early 21st century, this area maintains a network of irrigation infrastructure critical to Great Basin agriculture, including the Saroni Canal and Topaz Canal.

Canyon topography defines the eastern and southern reaches, with Long Dry Canyon and Risue Canyon carving through the uplifted terrain. Local transit is anchored by the Hoye Bridge crossing, while named paths like Obsidian Way and Risue Rd provide access to remote landmarks such as Powell Trough and Spring Gulch. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of vital water management and the rugged, arid geography typical of the Nevada-California borderlands.