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2021 Map of South of Fallon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Desert Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this Churchill County survey, giving way to the complex irrigation and drainage network that supports the high desert agriculture of the region. This 2021 topographic record details the sophisticated water management systems required to maintain the Carson Lake Pasture, utilizing features like the G-Line Canal and the G Line Extension Drain. The terrain is defined by the contrast between the rising elevations of the southern range and the low-lying wetlands of the Lahontan Valley to the north.

Local ranching and infrastructure are traced through named local routes such as Flying K Ranch Ln and Pasture Rd, which connect the scattered holdings in the valley. Natural drainage patterns like Sam Spring Wash cut across the western sections, while the eastern portion is heavily influenced by the West Carson Lake Drain, reflecting the ongoing human modification of this arid basin for grazing and water conservation.