2011 Map of Mosquito Valley

About this map

Mosquito Valley defines the landscape of this high-desert Washoe County survey, characterized by a sparse network of ranching outposts and vital water sources. The map reveals the vital reliance on isolated springs and reservoirs, including Gravelly Spring and Hill Reservoir, which support the scattered habitations of the region. A series of family-named ranches, such as Steward Ranch, Drown Ranch, and Morris Ranch, are linked by the winding paths of Fort Bidwell Rd and Cow Camp Rd. The presence of Mosquito Lake and Berrey Brook further illustrates the hydrology of this basin-and-range environment. This 2011 record preserves the footprint of a remote ranching economy, showing the precise locations of residences like Knoll Ranch and Parry Ranch before the shift of the modern era.