2018 Map of Antelope Valley

About this map

Loyalton sits at the edge of the high-altitude flatlands where the Sierra Valley meets the rising slopes of the Tahoe National Forest. This 2018 survey documents the interface between the agricultural valley floor and the timbered mountain terrain. In the northern section, the landscape is defined by large-scale ranching and drainage networks, evidenced by several family-named corridors such as Smith Ranch Rd and Bar One Ranch Rd. To the south, the topography shifts abruptly into the ridges and canyons of the forest, featuring landmarks like Lombardi Point and Mello Canyon. The transition from the open Antelope Valley to the forested hills around Rice Hill illustrates the classic land-use patterns of the Sierra Nevada's eastern edge, where irrigation features like Palen Reservoir support the valley's cattle and hay production.