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2018 Map of Moses Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pah Rah Range dominates this landscape in Washoe County, where high desert peaks descend into the western floor of the Warm Springs Valley. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by its complex drainage network, where Paiute Cr and Rodero Cr cut through deep geological features like Piute Cañon and Moses Rock Canyon. Water remains the critical factor in this environment, evidenced by the numerous named water sources throughout the hills, including Little Bull Spring, Whisky Spring, and Cottonwood Spring.

A modern network of access roads, such as Whiskey Springs Rd and Sky Eagle Rd, provides entry into the interior. These routes intersect historic township and range lines, connecting the high ridges near Monte Cristo Dr with the more level valley land. The map serves as a detailed record of high-altitude hydrology and the naming conventions of the Great Basin, from the prominent Moses Rock to secluded draws like Eagle Canyon and Red Canyon.