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1980 Map of Tule Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Tule Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation lands dominate the eastern portion of this high-desert Nevada terrain, where the slopes of the Virginia Mountains rise toward the summit of Tule Peak. The map reveals a landscape defined by scarce water resources and long-distance transit, featuring numerous small water sources like Mud Spring, Cove Springs, and Water Hole Canyon. These springs likely served as critical waypoints for early ranching and travel in this arid region of Washoe County.

Industrial and agricultural traces appear in the form of a Mine and several sites marked Prospect, along with a lone Corral situated near the headwaters of seasonal drainages. Infrastructure is sparse but telling, marked by the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and the Winnemucca Ranch Road. The distinctive geology of the area is highlighted by landmarks such as Needle Rock and the variegated terrain of the Painted Hills.