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2021 Map of Two Tips

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Two Tips
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Truckee Range dominates this landscape, reaching a notable point at Two Tips where the terrain falls away into several deep drainage systems. The map illustrates a dramatic geographical transition from these high peaks down to the Fernley Sink, where local hydrology terminates in the arid basin floor. Landforms like The Gooseneck and The Narrows suggest a topography carved by intermittent water action, while Little Valley sits sheltered between the ridges.

Transportation is concentrated in the southern and eastern sectors, where Alt 95 and Duffy Rd skirt the edge of the Fortymile Desert. The map captures the boundary lines between Washoe, Lyon, and Churchill Counties, showing how these political borders align with the natural contours of the Fernley Valley. For researchers, the naming of features such as Sheepherders Canyon and Miry Place Canyon offers a glimpse into the historic land use and livestock heritage of this part of Nevada.