1987 Map of Wabuska

About this map

Mason Valley and the Desert Mountains converge in this late 20th-century survey of Lyon County. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic engineering required to manage the arid environment, including the Spragg Alcorn Bewley Ditch, a Wabuska Drain, and numerous Alkali Flats. The settlement of Wabuska sits at the nexus of several vital infrastructure lines, including a Pipeline and an Old Railroad Grade, reflecting the area's history as a transportation and utility corridor. Significant geothermal activity is noted at Wabuska Hot Springs, while resource extraction is evident through several scattered Prospects and Gravel Pits north of Conklin. Natural features like the Perazzo slough and the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area illustrate the intersection of agricultural drainage and habitat conservation.