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2011 Map of Pegleg Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pegleg Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Reederville sits at the southern reach of this arid basin near the border of Nevada and California. The landscape is defined by sparse water sources and topographic relief, ranging from the heights of Red Mountain to the sunken depression of The Dry Lake. Human activity centers on isolated outposts like the Murphy Ranch and the historic marker of the Hausen Post Office, reflecting the long-standing ranching and mail-route history of Washoe County.

Surface water is a critical and infrequent feature of the terrain, documented here through localized catchments and seasonal flows. Landmarks such as the Pegleg Reservoir and Pegleg Canyon name the local geography, while Murphy Spring and Packsaddle Spring indicate the essential water points that once supported livestock and travelers. The winding course of Wall Canyon Reservoir Rd provides the primary transit artery through this high-desert environment.