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2014 Map of Reese River Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Reese River Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Wassuk Range dominates this landscape of the Great Basin, where steep eastern slopes drop sharply toward the northwestern shore of Walker Lake. This high-desert terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, centered on the prominent summit of Bald Mtn. To the north, the Walker River winds through the Walker Valley, its course supported by water management features such as Lateral Two-A.

Evidence of life in this arid environment is concentrated around water sources like Sulphur Spring and Twilight Spring. While the settlement of Avalon sits near the lakeshore, much of the area is characterized by the deep incisions of Reese River Canyon, Penrod Canyon, and Deadman Canyon. The map provides a detailed look at the complex topography and sparse water resources that have shaped human activity and travel along the western edge of Mineral County.