2018 Map of Wall Canyon Reservoir

About this map

Wall Canyon Reservoir serves as the central focal point of this arid Great Basin landscape, where water management is the primary driver of human infrastructure. Accessible via Wall Canyon Reservoir Rd, the area is defined by its many isolated water sources, including Warm Springs, Kissler Springs, and Irene Spring. These points of reliable water have historically dictated land use between the Hays Canyon Range and the Home Camp Range. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by Mountain View Cr and Bordwell Cr, which cut through the complex topography of Pegleg Canyon and Bordwell Canyon. For those tracing local land history, the map provides precise locations for named features like Cockrell Trough and Big Spring, revealing the enduring importance of these sites in the remote Nevada high desert.