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1990 Map of Noon Rock

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Noon Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Pleasant Valley unfolds along the western slopes of the Ruby Mountains, where small settlements like Brennen and Peterson sit between the mountains and the South Fork Indian Reservation. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation and drainage network, featuring an extensive Aqueduct and numerous Ditch segments that channel mountain runoff from the Humboldt National Forest to agricultural use. Named features like Dry Farm Reservoir and several Water Tank installations highlight the critical management of water in this high-elevation terrain.

Prominent landmarks such as Noon Rock and The Island overlook a network of seasonal and perennial waters, including Stoffer Creek and Rabbit Creek. The transition from the high peaks of the Rubies down into the valley floor is traced through numerous canyons like Owl Canyon and Young Canyon. This map also documents local infrastructure ranging from a high-altitude Athletic Field to various Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit sites, reflecting both rural community life and land development during the late 20th century.