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2014 Map of Wild Horse Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Dead Camel Mountains and the Desert Mountains define this arid stretch of the Nevada landscape, where high-desert terrain transitions into the lowlands of the Wild Horse Basin. Located along the border of Lyon and Churchill Counties, the map shows a land shaped by intermittent water courses like Sam Spring Wash and the more prominent Walker River in the southwest corner.

The presence of Campbell Valley and the open expanse of Sunshine Flat reflect the classic Great Basin topography of alternating mountain ranges and broad, flat valleys. Transportation in the area is minimal, centered primarily around Julian Ln, suggesting a sparsely populated region dedicated to ranching or conservation. The intricate contour work illustrates the steep descent from Wild Horse Canyon into the surrounding basin, providing a detailed look at the relief and drainage patterns of the western Nevada desert.