2011 Map of Ninemile Ranch

About this map

Ninemile Ranch serves as a primary geographic anchor in this high-desert region of Lyon County, where water sources dictate the placement of human activity. The land is defined by the drainage of Rough Creek and Bodie Creek as they flow toward their confluence near the ranch, eventually contributing to the East Walker River in the north. A notable man-made feature of the range is the Nine Mile Drift Fence, a landmark that reflects the area's history of livestock management and open-range navigation. To the east, the terrain rises toward Baldwin Canyon, while a network of forest and ranch roads, including Nat For Dev Rd 845, provides the only modern passage through this remote landscape. The map illustrates a contemporary view of traditional Nevada ranching territory, maintaining a sparse footprint centered on vital creek beds and canyon corridors.