Nixon sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape, where the Truckee River snakes through the basin before reaching its terminus. The settlement's street network, including Banjo Wy and Moccasin Ln, reflects a structured community life in this arid region of Washoe County. To the north, the river is flanked by Marble Bluff and the low-lying Mud Lake Slough, marking the transition toward the sink. The topography is dominated by significant elevations such as Black Mtn and the Diabase Hills in the southeast, while the western edge is defined by the winding path of Secret Cr through Secret Canyon. This 2014 survey captures the persistence of these water-dependent settlements and the surrounding land management patterns, including the proximity of Numana Dam Rd and various local thoroughfares like Little Nixon Rd.
28 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1890 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1957 · Fireball Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Two Tips
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Nixon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000