2018 Map of The Needle Rocks

About this map

The northwest shoreline of Pyramid Lake defines this Washoe County landscape, where geothermal activity and striking geological formations meet the water. At the heart of the coast, The Needle Rocks stand near a Steam Geyser and Hot Spring, marking a site of significant thermal energy. To the west, the Terraced Hills rise sharply from the basin, their dramatic topography contrasting with the level reaches of Enchanted Beach and Wizards Beach. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the small settlement of Zenobia is situated near the foot of the hills, providing a human anchor to this largely undeveloped shoreline. The map captures the specialized environment of Wizards Cove and the prominent Terrace Point, illustrating the complex interplay between Nevada's high-desert terrain and its terminal lake systems.