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2021 Map of Wichman Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wichman Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Toiyabe National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation terrain in Lyon County, defined by a complex network of ridges and drainages. The landscape is anchored by the prominent Bald Mtn and the sprawling Pine Grove Hills, where numerous service trails like the Bald Mountain Trl and Sweet Peak Trl traverse the steep contours. Water remains a focal point in this arid environment, with the East Walker River cutting through the eastern edge of the quadrangle and smaller sources like Parade Spring providing critical hydration points.

The map reveals the intricate natural geography of Wichman Canyon and Halsey Canyon, illustrating how the watershed moves from the high peaks toward Cottonwood Creek and its southern fork. This 2021 study is essential for understanding the modern topographic layout of these public lands, showing the established corridors of the North Cottonwood-Connector Trl and the varied elevation changes that define this portion of the Nevada interior.