2014 Map of Risue Canyon

About this map

The West Walker River corridor defines this portion of the Eastern Sierra, where the California and Nevada state line cuts diagonally across the high desert terrain. Settlements like Walker and Coleville are situated within the fertile Antelope Valley, supported by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure including the Lone Company Ditch, Highline Ditch, and Main Canal. This water management system illustrates the intensive agricultural effort required to sustain these mountain valley communities. East of the valley, the landscape rises into the Toiyabe National Forest, characterized by high-elevation features such as Wild Horse Mtn and Salmon Flat. The map also captures the transition from Mono County into Douglas County, documenting several remote springs and canyons like Risue Canyon and Jackass Cr that have long served as vital water sources for ranching and forest management.