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2015 Map of Massacre Lake NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Massacre Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Painted Point Range defines the eastern elevation of this high-desert landscape in northwestern Nevada, where the arid terrain is punctuated by critical water sources. Sparse but vital hydrological features like Townsend Spring, Indian Spring, and Sheep Camp Spring reflect the region's reliance on isolated groundwater for ranching and wildlife. The northern reaches of Long Valley extend into the quadrangle, a corridor historically significant for movement through this portion of Washoe County.

Surface water is concentrated in the basins of Middle Lake and West Lake, which serve as focal points for the local topography. While the area remains largely undeveloped, the presence of CR-34 provides the primary vehicular access through these public and private lands. The map details the complex township and range system, including t44n r20e and t43n r21e, essential for researchers tracing land ownership and historical boundaries in this corner of the Great Basin.