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1980 Map of Melody Mountain

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Melody Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The high-desert peaks of the Granite Range dominate this 1980 survey, characterized by extreme elevation changes and scattered water sources in northern Nevada. High-altitude landmarks like Melody Mountain and Wagon Tire Mountain tower over the landscape, while the presence of Melody Lake and Dry Lake near the Melody Rim suggests the seasonal nature of water in this arid environment. Ranching infrastructure is visible through named locations such as Negro Creek Ranch and Williams Place, providing a glimpse into the human footprint in this corner of Washoe County.

Transportation is limited to a network of a Trail and Jeep Trail paths that navigate through the steep terrain of Melody Canyon and Right Hand Canyon. Water management is evident in the development of the Iveson Reservoir and Heward Reservoir, which capture runoff from the various forks of the South Fork and Negro Creek. Numerous named springs, including Chicken Spring and Wagon Tire Spring, indicate the critical role of specific water points for livestock and land use in this isolated territory.