2018 Map of Dayton

About this map

The Carson River flows across a landscape where the Nevada high desert meets growing residential developments. In the northern reaches, Carson Plains and Gold Canyon show the imprint of modern infrastructure like Dayton Valley Airpark and the residential loops of Lakes Blvd. These newer settlements are built upon older foundations, as evidenced by historic routes such as the Dayton Toll Rd and the agricultural legacy of the Randall Ditch. To the south, the terrain shifts abruptly into the wilderness of the Pine Nut Mountains, a rugged area defined by deep drainages like Sullivan Canyon and Illinois Canyon. The transition from the water-rich Eldorado Canyon Reservoir to the arid expanse of the Twelve Mile Desert highlights the diverse topographical character of this corner of Lyon County.