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2021 Map of Painted Point

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Painted Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Painted Point Range dominates this corner of Washoe County, defining a landscape where high desert terrain meets vital water sources. The map centers on the elevation of Painted Point, with the high desert topography falling away into the sweeping expanse of Long Valley to the west. This 2021 survey reveals a network of isolated springs and lake beds that have long dictated movement through this arid region, including Sand Spring, Twin Springs, and the seasonal West Lake.

Remote infrastructure is primarily represented by Co Rte 8a, which provides the only major access through the northern sections near Massacre Lake. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it rises toward Lone Spring Mtn and the Massacre Range. These named landmarks, including The Dip and the Black Hills, offer specific points of reference for those tracing historical routes or land use patterns in this sparsely populated part of Nevada.