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1972 Map of Yellow Hills West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Yellow Hills West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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High Rock Canyon and its massive vertical relief dominate this corner of Washoe County, where deep incisions in the plateau reveal a network of dramatic geological drainages. The landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of Hanging Rock Canyon, Wall Canyon, and Grassy Canyon, creating a complex topographical environment far removed from major development.

Remote outposts and family-named locations such as Stevens Camp, Bernards Place, and Van Riper Place suggest a history of seasonal ranching or isolated habitation. A sparse network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigating the high desert terrain, which rises toward the eastern Yellow Hills. Occasional water sources like Cottonwood Creek and various Springs mark the rare breaks in the arid environment, serving as vital landmarks in this rugged section of the Great Basin.