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2018 Map of Station Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Dyer sits at the edge of the Fish Lake Valley, where the high desert floor meets the steep ascent of the White-Inyo Range. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape of stark contrasts, defined by the drainage systems of Iron Creek and Wildhorse Creek that cut through the transition from valley to mountain. South of the settlement, the Inyo National Forest boundary marks the beginning of the higher elevations, culminating in the prominent summit of Station Peak.

The road network around the town, including uniquely named routes like Billy Wright Rd and Burro Ln, highlights the localized rural development in this part of Esmeralda County. The state line dividing Nevada and California runs diagonally across the northern portion of the map, separating the lower reaches of the valley from the upper mountain slopes. Various watercourses, such as Indian Garden Creek and Furnace Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology required to sustain life and agriculture in this arid region.