2021 Map of Chalk Hills

About this map

The Chalk Hills define this high-desert landscape in Storey County, where a network of unpaved tracks and modern roads snakes through complex topography. The map reveals a transition from the Virginia Range in the center toward the Flowery Range in the southeast, a region historically shaped by mining and ranching interests in western Nevada. Landmarks like Clark Mtn and Washington Hill anchor the higher elevations, while drainage is handled by features such as Long Valley Cr. The presence of recently named residential access roads like Dry Lake Cir, Cartwright Rd, and Bullfrog Rd suggests modern subdivision or rural development encroaching on the traditional open range. This 2021 study provides a clear view of how contemporary access intersects with the enduring peaks of Cinder Mtn and the surrounding basin.