1985 Map of Fernley West

About this map

The Truckee River corridor serves as the primary lifeline through this arid landscape at the junction of three Nevada counties. Moving east, the river and the Southern Pacific tracks provide the infrastructure that supports the growing community of Fernley, situated at the edge of the Fortymile Desert. The map documents a complex water management system including a Diversion Dam, a Gaging Station, and various canals that divert the river's flow for local irrigation and use.