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2018 Map of Russell Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Russell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Russell Peak stands as the central topographic anchor in this 2018 survey of the high desert terrain along the Pershing and Washoe County line. The landscape is defined by the elevation changes of the Nightingale Mountains in the northeast and the Truckee Range to the east, illustrating the stark basin-and-range geography of Nevada. To the west, the arid environment gives way to the hydrological feature of Mud Lake Slough, which cuts through the lowlands of the valley.

Human presence is marked primarily by Valley Rd, a lone thoroughfare skirting the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The map highlights the intersection of natural relief and administrative boundaries, showing how the Coyote Canyon drainage and mountain peaks dictated the early township and range divisions. It remains a valuable resource for understanding the rugged, undeveloped corridors of Washoe County and the persistent natural landmarks that define this region.