2015 Map of Fortynine Mountain

About this map

Applegate Trl marks the historic trajectory of westward migration through this high-desert landscape on the border of Nevada and California. The terrain is dominated by the Hays Canyon Range and the prominent summit of Fortynine Mtn, which overlooks the descent into Surprise Valley to the west. This 2015 record shows a reliance on scattered water sources such as Quaking Asp Spring, Sagebrush Spring, and Willow Spring, which are critical in this arid environment. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Fortynine Cr and Secret Cr, along with the steep transitions of Fortynine Canyon and North Bar Canyon. Roadways like CR-8a and Dugway Rd follow the natural contours of the basin and range province, providing access to remote corners of Washoe Co.