2015 Map of Dog Valley

About this map

Verdi and the residential area of Sierra Pines sit at the intersection of mountain terrain and the California-Nevada state line. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the Verdi Range and the Bald Mountain Range, with the Toiyabe National Forest and Tahoe National Forest meeting at the border. Historical transit routes such as Henness Pass Rd and Stampede Dam Rd cross the valleys, tracing paths through Stampede Valley toward the Stampede Reservoir. The map illustrates a complex drainage system where Merrill Cr and Dog Cr flow through high meadows like Merrill Valley and Dog Valley, respectively. Landmarks such as Crystal Peak and Babbitt Peak provide prominent surveying points over the canyons, including Cat Canyon and Badenaugh Canyon. This late-modern record shows the established forest management boundaries and road networks that facilitate access between Reno and the high Sierra.