2012 Map of Water Gap East

About this map

Triangle Spring and scattered water catchments define this arid landscape within Nye County, Nevada, as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2012. The area is characterized by a sparse network of roads and tracks that navigate the basin floor, likely serving grazing and land management needs in this dry terrain. Critical water sources for local ranching or wildlife are noted by features such as Sheep Reservoir Number 1 and Line Reservoir, which highlight the importance of managed water collection in a region defined by its lack of permanent flowing streams. This study provides a precise record of the topography and infrastructure in the high desert shortly after the turn of the twenty-first century.