2018 Map of Pegleg Canyon

About this map

Pegleg Canyon and the Hays Canyon Range define the topography of this high-desert landscape in Washoe County. The map details a network of vital water sources in an arid environment, from Murphy Spring and Packsaddle Spring to the Pegleg Reservoir. To the west, the terrain transitions into the broad expanse of Surprise Valley and the basin of Lower Lake. Human activity is primarily represented by modern access routes like Marcie Way and Wall Canyon Reservoir Rd, which skirt the foothills of Red Mtn. The intricate contouring reveals natural geological depressions such as The Pothole, illustrating the drainage patterns that sustain this part of the Great Basin.