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2021 Map of Martin Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Virginia Range and Flowery Range dominate this Nevada landscape, where the high desert terrain is punctuated by critical water sources and mining-related infrastructure. Gooseberry Tailings Reservoir sits in the northern reaches, signaling the area's industrial legacy, while scattered water points like Blackhawk Spring, Cooney Spring, and Biddleman Spring highlight the essential geography of the arid basin. To the east, the boundary of Fernley marks the edge of growing settlement near the Storey and Lyon County line.

Transportation through these hills is defined by natural passes and modern development, such as the crossing at Ramsey Summit and the small residential network appearing in Stagecoach Valley. Named landmarks like San Juan Hill and Cinder Mtn serve as distinct navigational anchors for those studying the physical evolution of the region. The map reveals a transition from the quiet corridors of Blackhawk Canyon and Martin Canyon to the beginning of suburban expansion along roads like Quarter Horse Ln and Wild Flower Rd.