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2021 Map of Lower Pahranagat Lake SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lower Pahranagat Lake SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high-desert terrain of Pahranagat Range and Sheep Range dominates this landscape in Lincoln County. The map details the arid character of the region, where water sources like Sheep Mountain Spring and the ephemeral Desert Lake provide critical landmarks for those navigating the basin-and-range topography. The western slope of the Sheep Range rises sharply from the valley floor, showing the dramatic elevation changes typical of this part of Nevada.

Transportation through this undeveloped area is primarily defined by Alamo Rd, which skirts the edge of the desert basin. The inclusion of precise Public Land Survey System township and range lines, such as t10s r61e, provides a framework for researchers and land managers studying this corner of the state in the early 21st century. This study represents a modern look at the land before it is altered by future development or environmental changes.