2018 Map of Pyramid SE

About this map

Pyramid Lake dominates this 2018 topographic survey, covering nearly the entire expanse of the map with its deep blue waters. The eastern shoreline is defined by the steep slopes of the Lake Range, where the terrain rises sharply from the water's edge. This specialized view of the Great Basin interior highlights the isolation of the shoreline and the sheer scale of the desert lake. Named landforms along the thin strip of accessible eastern coast include Howitzer Slide and Blizzard Camp Point, suggesting a history of challenging passage and rugged seasonal conditions in this part of Washoe County. The map provides an essential look at the physical boundary between the water and the high desert ridges during the early 21st century.