2012 Map of The Wall SW

About this map

Nye County's high desert landscape is documented here by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 21st century. This arid terrain is defined by its sparse water infrastructure, centered on the Stone Corral Well Reservoir in the southeastern corner. The map illustrates a network of drainage patterns and intermittent watercourses typical of the Great Basin, where seasonal runoff from the surrounding ranges is carefully managed for ranching or resource needs. The presence of the reservoir suggests a localized point of activity or utility within an otherwise open and undeveloped expanse of the Nevada interior.