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2018 Map of Pinto Springs

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Pinto Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pinto Springs and a series of high-desert water sources define this arid landscape in Washoe County, where the terrain transitions from the Pinto Peak Range down through the complex formations of The Buttes. This high-altitude region relies on a network of isolated springs and reservoirs, including Boulder Reservoir and Black Rock Reservoir, to sustain life and livestock.

Surface travel is guided by the contours of Wall Canyon and Dry Canyon, with remote routes like Wall Canyon Rd and Boulder Reservoir Rd providing access to these vital water points. The map details numerous named water sources essential to local ranching and land management, such as Horehound Springs, Pick and Shovel Spring, and Antelope Spring. Significant landmarks like Pinto Peak and the Lost Creek Hills provide navigational anchors in this expansive portion of the Great Basin.