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2021 Map of Pinto Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pinto Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pinto Springs and the surrounding high desert of Washoe County are documented here in detail, showcasing a landscape defined by its vital water sources and dramatic topographic shifts. The area is characterized by the rugged Pinto Peak Range and the Hays Canyon Range, where essential watering points like Pick and Shovel Spring and Horehound Springs provided lifeblood for early livestock operations.

Evidence of human water management is clear through Black Rock Reservoir and Boulder Reservoir, which sit at the base of the northern ridges. Transportation routes such as Boulder Reservoir Rd and Wall Canyon Rd follow natural contours, connecting the flatlands of Antelope Flat to the deep recesses of Wall Canyon. The presence of distinctive landmarks like The Buttes and Lost Creek Hills offers clear reference points for those tracing historical movement through this arid basin and range environment.