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2018 Map of Sunnyside

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sunnyside anchors this portion of the White River Valley in Nye County, revealing a desert landscape shaped by vital water resources and remote access. This high-altitude basin relies on the White River and its seasonal tributaries, notably Sunnyside Creek, which feed into the Dacey Reservoir and the Adams-McGill Reservoir to the south. These managed waters are central to the region's character as a habitat and ranching outpost, further supported by natural outflows like Butterfield Springs and Flag Springs.

The presence of Wildlife Drive and Dave Deacon Camp Road indicates a landscape dedicated to conservation and seasonal residency. The terrain transitions from the broad river valley into the more dramatic relief of Trough Spring Canyon on the eastern edge. This survey documents the intersection of modern wildlife management and historical desert settlement in a region where water availability dictates the human and natural footprint.