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1980 Map of Fraser Flat

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Fraser Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Warm Springs Valley and the expansive Fraser Flat dominate this high-desert landscape in Washoe County, captured during a period of ranching and light resource extraction. The area is defined by its water sources, including Warm Springs, Willow Spring, and Coyote Spring, which supported livestock operations marked by several Corral and Corrals locations. A notable historical waypoint, Junction House, sits at a critical intersection where several paths converge near the southern end of Warm Springs Valley.

To the west, the slopes of Dogskin Mountain rise above the valley floor, while the Pah Rah Range and Rattlesnake Canyon frame the eastern edge. Mining activity is evident at the Ruth Mine and various Prospect sites, while the Landing Strip and the Winnemucca Ranch Road indicate the modern infrastructure facilitating travel through this arid terrain. The map also traces seasonal drainages like Mullen Creek and Cottonwood Creek.