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1988 Map of Reese River Canyon

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Reese River Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Wassuk Range peaks dominate the western half of this Nevada landscape, where high elevations like Bald Mountain overlook a complex network of drainage systems. The terrain transitions sharply from these heights into the canyons of the eastern slopes, including Penrod Canyon and Deadman Canyon, which lead toward the desert floor. The map highlights the eastern edge of the mountains meeting the plains of the Walker River Indian Reservation, a significant cultural and geographic boundary in Mineral County.

Water plays a critical role in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Twilight Spring and the Reese River cutting through the northern canyons. To the east, the Walker River flows toward the southern terminus at Walker Lake, where Boat Ramps indicate the area's importance for local access. Scattered prospects and a Gravel Pit suggest a history of resource extraction common to this part of the Great Basin during the late twentieth century.