2014 Map of Oreana Peak

About this map

Wellington and Simpson anchor the eastern agricultural corridor of Smith Valley in this survey of the Nevada high country. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the irrigated valley floor and the high elevations of the Pine Nut Mountains, where Oreana Peak and Eagle Mtn overlook a series of dramatic canyons including Minnehaha Canyon and Red Canyon. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the West Walker River feeding a network of man-made waterways like Colony Ditch, the Saroni Canal, and the Plymouth Canal. These features highlight the transition from the arid slopes of the Toiyabe National Forest to the productive ranching lands below. Notable local landmarks such as Farias Wheel Airport and Jack Wright Summit provide specific points of reference for those studying the intersection of transportation and topography in Lyon and Douglas counties.