2014 Map of Chalk Hills

About this map

The Virginia Range dominates this landscape in Storey County, where complex terrain and water management systems define the high desert character of northwestern Nevada. The map highlights the engineered irrigation of the Lagomarsino Murphy Ditch alongside natural drainages like Long Valley Cr and Lousetown Cr. These waterways cut through a series of named peaks and ridges, including Clark Mtn to the north and Cinder Mtn to the east. Modern access is recorded through a network of roads such as Northstar Rd and Cartwright Rd, which navigate the slopes between the Chalk Hills and the Flowery Range. The presence of Lagomarsino Canyon in the northwest corner suggests a long history of natural erosion and seasonal runoff patterns essential to the local environment.