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2015 Map of Pegleg Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pegleg Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Reederville sits at the southwestern edge of a high-desert landscape defined by the drainage of Pegleg Canyon and the eastern slopes of the Hays Canyon Range. This high-altitude basin in Washoe County reveals a complex network of seasonal water sources and landmarks essential for navigating the arid terrain, including Murphy Spring and Packsaddle Spring at the northern limits. The topography is dominated by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the floor of Surprise Valley to the heights of Red Mtn.

Surface water management is evident through features like the Pegleg Reservoir, while natural depressions such as The Dry Lake and The Pothole characterize the internal drainage patterns of the Great Basin. Transportation through this remote corner of Nevada is anchored by Cr-447, which skirts the base of the mountains, and the rugged Cherry Creek Rd that winds through the northern canyons, reflecting a landscape where movement is dictated by the steep contours of the surrounding ranges.