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2021 Map of Rye Patch Dam

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rye Patch Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Humboldt Valley serves as a corridor of transit and settlement, defined by the extensive Rye Patch Reservoir and its namesake dam. This landscape is a layered record of travel through the Nevada desert, where modern infrastructure sits alongside historical routes like Old Emigrant Rd and Old Victory Hwy. The residential footprint at Humboldt River Ranch and the community of Rye Patch represent the contemporary habitation of this arid region, clustered near the essential water resources provided by the reservoir.

Erosion has carved distinct landforms throughout the area, including Rye Patch Canyon and Rocky Canyon, which drain toward the valley floor. To the east, the topography rises into features such as Wright Canyon and O'Neil Cañon. A dense network of local trails and roads, from Stampede Trl to Indian Trail Rd, provides access to the surrounding desert, illustrating how the modern community interacts with the stark geography of Pershing County.