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1987 Map of Parker Butte

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Parker Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Walker River Indian Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this Nevada quadrangle, where the Walker River snakes through the valley floor. This 1980s-era survey documents the critical water management systems of the region, including the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area and complex irrigation features like Joggles Slough and Perk Slough.

In the north, the arid peaks of the Desert Mountains rise sharply, providing a stark contrast to the riparian zones of the Mason Valley and Campbell Valley. Human activity in these higher elevations is evidenced by scattered Prospects, while the presence of Julian Well underscores the importance of isolated water sources in this environment. The namesake Parker Butte stands as a prominent landmark between the sloughs and the mountain range.