2014 Map of Buck Mountain West

About this map

Newark Valley sits at the base of the eastern foothills in this White Pine County landscape. The map illustrates a stark geographic transition from the low-lying alkali flats of Newark Lake to the steep eastern ascent of the Ruby Mountains. A single primary corridor, Ruby Valley Rd, tracks the transition between the valley floor and the mountainside, passing seasonal drainages like Deadman Cr. The topographic detail reveals the sharp relief of the high country, where Buck Mountain rises above Orchard Canyon. Isolated water sources such as Moore Springs at the map's edge highlight the importance of localized springs in this arid high-desert environment, where settlement is sparse and dictated by the availability of water and the ruggedness of the terrain.