1987 Map of Parker Butte

About this map

The Walker River meanders through this high-desert landscape in Lyon County, cutting across the Walker River Indian Reservation as it heads toward the western edge of the Desert Mountains. This 1980s survey illustrates a region defined by complex water management and extractive industry, with irrigation features like the Wabuska Drain and Spoil Bank appearing alongside natural waterways such as Joggles Slough and Perk Slough. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area, where the river corridor contrasts with the arid uplands.