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2018 Map of Stillwater

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Stillwater and its surrounding wetlands dominate this desert landscape, where a complex network of man-made waterways manages the flow through an arid basin. The map illustrates a highly engineered environment of canals and drains, such as the Lead-Bypass Canal and Stillwater Slough, which feed into numerous named water bodies including North Lead Lake and Stillwater Point Reservoir. These features reflect the long-standing efforts to reclaim and manage water for both agricultural and wildlife purposes in this part of Nevada.

The land is divided into functional areas like Paiute Pasture and West Pasture, interspersed with small ponds such as Chappelle Pond and Ward Pond. Settlement is sparse, focused around the community of Stillwater and its grid of local roads like Stillwater Rd and Mission Rd. This layout highlights the intersection of historic land use and modern hydrology, providing a detailed view of the infrastructure required to sustain the region's unique geography.