Washoe County topographic map
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Washoe County
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,542 square miles (16,940 km2), of which 6,302 square miles (16,320 km2) is land and 240 square miles (620 km2) (3.7%) is water. The highest point in Washoe County is Mount Rose at 10,785 ft (3,287 m), while the most topographically prominent peak is Virginia Peak.
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Name: Washoe County topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Washoe County, Nevada, United States (39.16544 -120.00573 41.99764 -119.17054)
Average elevation: 5,013 ft
Minimum elevation: 98 ft
Maximum elevation: 10,371 ft
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