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These reservoirs (Boca, Stampede and Prosser) are near interstate 80 about 20 miles west of Reno, NV.

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DSCN0771a.JPG (65084 bytes) These pictures were taken in late September of 2001, showing how low the water level has fallen. This is Boca Reservoir.
dscn0774.jpg (102658 bytes) Another view from a higher vantage point. September 2001. 
dscn0778.jpg (101566 bytes) This one, also taken in September 2001, is looking towards the boat launching ramp from near the water. I don't think it is very useful now!
dscn0779.jpg (122369 bytes) This is taken from 'way up near the old shoreline looking towards the water. It is a long walk! (09/2001)
bridge1.jpg (42486 bytes) Old railway trestle near Boca Dam. Until the new bridge was built, this was the access to Boca Reservoir (via Hirschdale Road). It is abandoned now.
bridge2.jpg (73600 bytes) Another view

 

 

                                           

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