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2014 Map of Fernley West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fernley West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Truckee River carves a critical path through this high-desert landscape, defining the northern corridor where the settlements of Wadsworth and Gilpin are established. To the east, the community of Fernley sits at a strategic junction in Fernley Valley, where the man-made Truckee Canal begins its journey south. This infrastructure highlights the historic dependence on water management in the arid West, as the green ribbon of the river valley contrasts sharply with the nearby Fortymile Desert.

The southern half of the map is dominated by the elevations of the Virginia Range, a stark geographical barrier containing isolated water sources like Horse Spring and Freeman Spring. Closer to the burgeoning residential developments of Fernley, local landmarks such as Tiger Field and a dense network of suburban streets like Saddle Horn Way and Sea Biscuit Dr indicate the 21st-century growth of this former railroad town into a modern residential hub.