2018 Map of Mason Butte

About this map

The Walker River meanders through the fertile agricultural expanse of Mason Valley, defining the region's character in this 2018 survey. The landscape is a study in Western water management, characterized by an intricate network of irrigation channels including the Wabuska Drain, Spragg-Alcorn-Bewley Ditch, and Nichols-Merritt Ditch. These waterways support the valley's settlement patterns, which are framed by the prominent Mason Butte at the valley floor and the rising slopes of the Singatse Range and Carson Hill to the west. Near the southern edge, the Yerington Municipal Airport serves as a modern waypoint, while to the north, the Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds mark a significant industrial landmark. This map captures the intersection of desert topography and human engineering, from the high vantage point of Mason Pass down to the distributed rural homesteads along Rosaschi Rd and Peeples Ln.