2014 Map of Fitting

About this map

Fitting sits at the western edge of the Buena Vista Valley where the desert floor meets the steep rise of the Humboldt Range. This landscape is defined by its transit history and drainage patterns, with the Lovelock-Unionville Rd and Old Emigrant Rd carving routes through the arid terrain. The map captures a complex system of alluvial fans and deep-cut drainages, including Dry Gulch and American Canyon, which flow from the high ridges toward the valley floor. To the south, Fossil Hill stands as a distinct topographic feature near the junction of several canyon systems, including South American Canyon and Troy Canyon. These labels reflect the region's enduring identity as a corridor for travel and small-scale settlement in the Great Basin, where water sources like Indian Cr dictated the path of historical movement.