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2018 Map of Massacre Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Massacre Lake sits at the northern edge of this high desert terrain, serving as a primary landmark in a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and dramatic canyon systems. The name persists through multiple features including Massacre Cr, Massacre Mtn, and Massacre Spring, suggesting the area's significance in regional history and movement. The presence of Emigrant Spring further points to the historical passage of travelers through this arid corridor of Washoe County.

Deeply carved features like Hanging Rock Canyon and Upper High Rock Canyon reveal the complex drainage patterns feeding into High Rock Cr. The survey captures the remote character of the High Rock country as it appeared in the early 21st century, where landmarks like Bruffs Rock and Grassy Canyon provide essential orientation for navigation between Co Rte 8a and the numerous springs, such as Willow Spring and Coyote Spring, that dot the basin and range province.