2018 Map of Dog Valley

About this map

Verdi sits at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada, where the High Sierra terrain gives way to the high desert along the California-Nevada border. This area is characterized by a series of high mountain valleys including Jones Valley, Hoke Valley, and Sardine Valley, all situated between the Verdi Range and the Bald Mountain Range. A historical transportation corridor is evident through the path of Henness Pass Rd, a significant mid-19th-century route for freight and emigrants during the mining rushes. High points like Babbitt Peak and Peavine Mountain overlook the drainage basins of Dog Cr and Merrill Cr. These watersheds are protected within the Tahoe National Forest and Toiyabe National Forest, showing a landscape managed for forest resources and preservation at the start of the 21st century.