2014 Map of Sunset Reservoir

About this map

The Antelope Range dominates the western portion of this high-desert landscape in White Pine County, where steep drainages like Secret Canyon and Tunnel Canyon carve through the terrain. Evidence of land use is centered on the scarce water resources of the Great Basin, including Tippett Springs, Cottonwood Spring, and the namesake Sunset Reservoir to the east. A network of rural routes, including the descriptively named Whiskey Rd and Tunnel Canyon Rd, provides access across the valley floor. The presence of the Sellas One Hundred Fifty Two mine site suggests a history of mineral exploration or extraction typical of the region's scattered industrial footprint. Much of the area is defined by the ephemeral Chin Cr, which threads through the eastern flats near the junction of several county roads.