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2012 Map of Dog Valley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dog Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Verdi and the nearby Sierra Pines settlement anchor the southeastern corner of this High Sierra landscape, where the Verdi Range meets the drainages of the Truckee River basin. The terrain is defined by a series of high valleys and prominent summits, including Babbitt Peak and the Bald Mountain Range in the north and Crystal Peak to the west. This area was historically significant for trans-sierran travel, evidenced here by Henness Pass Rd, a vital mid-19th-century immigrant and freight route.

The map reveals a network of forest camps and water management features, such as Hunting Camp Number Two, Hunting Camp Number Four, and the Coldron Ditch near the state line. Hydrological patterns are clear through the courses of Dog Cr and Merrill Cr, which carve through Dog Valley and Merrill Valley. For the modern visitor or historian, the presence of established sites like Crystal Peak Campground and Dog Valley Campground highlights the area's long-standing role as a recreational gateway.