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2021 Map of Pyramid SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pyramid Lake dominates the eastern horizon of this Nevada landscape, where the high desert meets the water at several distinct inlets including Ninemile Bay and Thunderbolt Bay. To the west, the Virginia Mountains rise sharply, dissected by a network of drainage systems like Hornet Canyon and Sharps Canyon. The presence of Barrel Spring and Hornet Spring indicates the scarce but vital water sources that have historically supported transit and life in this arid region.

Transportation is defined by the Sutcliffe Star Rte, which skirts the base of the mountains between the lake and the high ridges of Tule Ridge. Unique landmarks such as George Washington Rock and Warrior Point provide essential navigational reference points along the shoreline. This 2021 survey captures the transition from the rugged canyons of Little Valley to the sandy stretches of Wizards Beach, illustrating the complex topography of the Great Basin.