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2018 Map of Topaz Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Topaz Lake dominates the central landscape of this 2018 survey, straddling the border between Nevada and California. The reservoir is a focal point for the region's complex water management system, illustrated by the Topaz Canal, Wiley Ditch, and Alkali Ditch which divert flows through the Antelope Valley. To the north, the residential layout of Topaz Ranch Estates contrasts with the wilder stretches of the Toiyabe National Forest that occupy the western high ground.

Transportation corridors like Monitor Pass and the intersection at Holbrook Junction highlight the area's role as a gateway between the high Sierra and the Great Basin. Landforms such as Leviathan Peak and Dome Two define the rugged topography, while the West Walker River meanders south toward Tessies Bridge. This map offers a detailed look at the interface between managed water resources and the mountainous terrain of Douglas, Mono, and Alpine counties.