2018 Map of Fernley East

About this map

The Fernley area of Lyon County is defined by its complex irrigation infrastructure, situated at the edge of the Fortymile Desert. This 2018 survey illustrates how the high-desert landscape is managed through an extensive network of water features, including the Truckee Canal, the K2B Canal, and the Fernley Drain. The central settlement of Fernley and the nearby Fernley Valley are contrasted by the arid, rising terrain of the Virginia Range and Fernley Hills to the south. Significant landmarks such as Tiger Field and the Fernley Reservoir Number One mark the interface between civil engineering and the natural desert basin. The map further documents the transition into the Twenty-Six-Mile Desert, providing a detailed look at the modern road network, including historic names like Emigrant Way and Fort Bridger Rd, reflecting the region's heritage as a corridor for westward movement.