2021 Map of Fernley West

About this map

The Truckee River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, marking a vital water corridor at the edge of the Fortymile Desert. This arid environment is defined by the stark contrast between the natural flow of the river and the engineered paths of the Truckee Canal and the K2B Canal, which support the agricultural and residential development seen in Fernley Valley. To the south, the terrain rises into the northern reaches of the Virginia Range, where isolated water sources like Horse Spring and Freeman Spring provide a glimpse into the region's traditional hydrology before modern irrigation changed the valley floor.