2015 Map of Reno

About this map

The Truckee River corridor serves as the central anchor for this detailed 2015 study of the Nevada high desert. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the dense urban grid of Reno and Sparks and the steep, rising terrain of Peavine Mountain to the west. Irrigation history is visible through a complex network of man-made waterways like the Highland Ditch, Orr Ditch, and Pioneer Ditch, which historically supported the valley's development. North of the city, residential expansion is evident in Sun Valley and Panther Valley, which are situated between the peaks of the Toiyabe National Forest and the Junction House Range. Prominent institutions and landmarks are clearly mapped, including the Univ of Nevada-Reno campus, Manzanita Lake, and the expansive Reno/Tahoe International Airport in the south, while local history can be traced through sites like Mother of Sorrows Cemetery and Mountain View Cemetery.