1980 Map of Cloverdale Ranch

About this map

Cloverdale Ranch serves as the central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Nye County, where the southern reaches of the Shoshone Mountains meet the broad expanse of the Big Smoky Valley. This 1980 survey reveals a region defined by its water sources and mineral interests, with numerous springs such as Rojo Spring, Yellow Spring, and Fourmile Spring punctuating the arid terrain. The map documents the industrial history of the Royston Hills, specifically highlighting the Orizaba Mine and a nearby Prospect, both connected by a network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail. Large portions of the northern and eastern territory fall within the Toiyabe National Forest, where Cloverdale Creek and Golden Wash carve drainage patterns through the rugged elevations before descending toward the valley floor.