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2014 Map of Wallace Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wallace Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Monitor Range dominates this portion of central Nevada, where high-elevation basins and steep canyons define the landscape along the boundary of Lander and Eureka Counties. Much of the territory falls within the Toiyabe National Forest, a region characterized by its drainage systems and remote summits. The topographical detail reveals a network of waterways and geographic depressions, including the Charnac Basin and the winding course of Reynolds Creek.

Evidence of historical passage through these highlands is found in landmarks like Bottle Summit and the intermittent waters of Laxaque Spring. The map traces the deep incisions of Wallace Canyon and Brock Canyon, along with its South Fork, illustrating how the terrain naturally channeled movement between the valleys. This survey captures a moment in the 21st century where the primary human footprint is found on designated forest routes like NF-004, maintaining the area's character as a site of conservation and natural resource management.