2021 Map of Parker Butte

About this map

Mason Valley serves as the central focal point of this Nevada landscape, where the Walker River meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. The terrain transitions from the alluvial floor of the valley toward the prominent heights of Parker Butte and the northern reaches of the Desert Mountains. Evidence of local water management and agricultural history is visible through features like the Wabuska Drain and Black Point Spring, which suggest the vital importance of irrigation in this arid environment. The small settlement of Lux and the corridor along Julian Ln anchor the human geography of the area, providing a record of rural development within Lyon County during the early twenty-first century.