2012 Map of East of Davis Mountain

About this map

Fish Lake Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Esmeralda County, where water is the primary driver of settlement and road development. The seasonal flows of Chiatovich Cr and Marble Cr define the alluvial patterns that support local agriculture, most notably at Chiatovich Ranch and Dyer Ranch. These ranching outposts are connected by a functional grid of rural routes like Chiatovich Rd and Stockman Rd, which navigate the wide floor between mountain ranges. Smaller landmarks such as McGeer and Deep Spring punctuate the arid terrain, while the North Valley Airport provides a modern link to the region's remote interior. The map illustrates how human activity follows the path of water in the Great Basin, with roads often tracing the easiest gradients offered by ephemeral streams like Dry Cr.