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2011 Map of Fitting

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fitting
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fitting sits at the western edge of the Buena Vista Valley in Pershing County, marking a point where the desert flats meet the rising slopes of the Humboldt Range. This high-desert landscape is defined by its deep drainages and historical paths, most notably the Old Emigrant Trl which skirts the valley floor. The map records the presence of ranching outposts such as Zimmershed Ranch and Strief Ranch, highlighting the sparse but enduring human footprint in this part of Nevada.

To the southwest, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it climbs toward Fossil Hill. Numerous canyons cut through the range, including American Canyon, South American Canyon, and Troy Canyon, providing a detailed view of the natural watercourses that feed into the valley, like Indian Creek. Modern infrastructure is represented by American Canyon Rd, tracing the same rugged corridors used by travelers for generations through this remote basin and range territory.