2012 Map of Mule Canyon

About this map

The Shoshone Range dominates this portion of Lander County, where high-desert drainages and broad basins define the landscape. This 2012 survey illustrates a topography of steep canyons and open flats, notably where Mule Canyon and Water Canyon cut through the western slopes. To the east, the terrain opens into the expansive Whirlwind Valley, a geographical feature typical of the Great Basin’s alternating mountain and valley structure. Other named high points and basins, such as Horse Heaven and the volcanic-associated Malpais, suggest a landscape historically shaped by ranching and natural resource exploration. The map records the sparse network of dirt roads and trails that navigate these landforms, providing a detailed view of the remote corridors between the Shoshone peaks and the valley floor.