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2011 Map of Pintail Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pintail Bay and its surrounding wetlands dominate this desert landscape in Churchill County, where water management and seasonal landings define the local geography. The area is characterized by an intricate network of shallow basins and managed water bodies, including Swan Lake, Tule Lake, and the expansive Big Water. This hydrological system is supported by named infrastructure such as Swan Check and a series of access points that suggest a long history of riparian activity, notably South Swan Landing, Conradts Landing, and Peers Landing.

Surface transportation is tied closely to these features, with routes like Navy Cabin Rd and Nutgrass Rd navigating the periphery of the marshes. Terrain labels such as North Nutgrass, South Nutgrass, and West Nutgrass indicate the specific vegetation zones that flourish in this environment. The presence of multiple landings like Narrow Landing and Tule Lake Landing reflects the importance of small-craft access for hunters, naturalists, or water managers working within this complex desert oasis.