2014 Map of Sharp Top

About this map

Diablo Rim and Sharp Top anchor a high-elevation landscape in Lake County defined by strategic water management. This high-desert terrain is characterized by a sophisticated network of catchments, including the Giant Waterhole, Yankee Waterhole, and Between Rim Waterhole. These features reflect the area's history of livestock ranching and resource conservation in a land where water is the primary currency. The presence of Whiskey Mtn and the long depression of Sand Hollow further illustrate the topographic challenges faced by early land users. Evidence of infrastructure is sparse, primarily confined to Co Road 6144, which facilitates movement between the volcanic uplands of Coglan Butte and the scattered ephemeral basins of Twin Lakes.