2014 Map of Sheckler Reservoir

About this map

The Dead Camel Mountains dominate the southwestern terrain of this 2014 survey, providing a stark backdrop to the engineered water systems of the Lahontan Valley. This region is defined by the complex intersection of historical travel routes and modern irrigation, where the California Emigrant Trl and the Old Carson Hwy cross paths near the Carson River. The landscape reveals a highly managed environment centered on the Sheckler Reservoir, supported by an extensive network of artificial waterways including the V Line Canal, the N Line Canal, and the Upper W Side Drain. Notable topographic landmarks such as Red Mtn and The Nipple rise above the valley floor, while features like the Twenty Six Foot Drop indicate the elevation changes managed by the local canal system. This map documents the persistent agricultural and transit infrastructure that has shaped Churchill County's development.