2011 Map of Walker Lake

About this map

Walker Lake dominates this Mineral County landscape, filling the western portion of the quadrangle with its characteristic high-desert shoreline. This 2011 survey records the bathymetry and topography of the lake basin during a period of significant ecological transition for this terminal desert lake. To the east, the terrain rises into the Gillis Range, a stretch of land defined by numerous desert washes and high ridgelines. The northern reaches are punctuated by the Agai Pah Hills, providing a clear look at the arid geographic features of the Great Basin. This edition serves as a precise digital-era baseline for researchers studying the shifting water levels and the physical geography of this significant Nevada terminal lake.