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1987 Map of Vya

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Vya
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Long Valley dominates this high-desert landscape where the borders of Nevada, Oregon, and California converge. In the late 1980s, this region remained a sparsely populated expanse defined by its seasonal hydrography and conservation lands. The map shows a series of significant basins including Alkali Lake, Massacre Lake, and Middle Lake, which characterize the interior drainage patterns of the Great Basin.

Large protected areas like the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge and the Summit Lake Indian Reservation cover significant portions of the terrain, preserving traditional lands and habitats. Historical activity is marked by the presence of the Virgin Mine and the remote settlement of Vya. The surveyor's notes identify critical water management and monitoring points such as a Gaging Sta and various reservoirs like Catnip Reservoir and Rye Creek Reservoir, illustrating the vital importance of water resources in this arid tri-state corner.