2018 Map of Risue Canyon

About this map

Walker sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, nestled near the West Walker River as it flows through the fertile Antelope Valley. The terrain rises sharply to the east into the Toiyabe National Forest, where the complex topography is defined by the namesake Risue Canyon and peaks like Wild Horse Mtn. This area showcases a fascinating intersection of high-desert water management and mineral exploration, evidenced by the irrigation network of the Lone Company Ditch, Highline Ditch, and Main Canal in the lowlands, contrasted with the upland presence of the Arrowhead Mine N and Arrowhead Mine S. Ranching and resource access are indicated by numerous named flats and valleys, including Salmon Flat, Indian Flat, and Taylor Valley, providing a detailed look at the land use patterns along the California and Nevada border.