2021 Map of Rochester

About this map

Rochester and Lower Rochester sit within the high-desert terrain of the Humboldt Range, highlighting a landscape defined by its mining heritage and rugged topography. This 2021 survey illustrates a complex network of canyons and peaks, including Lincoln Hill and Nenzel Hill, which overlook the significant depressions of the Rochester Basin and Limerick Basin. The area is connected by historical thoroughfares such as the Lovelock-Unionville Rd and Rochester Canyon Rd, which navigate the steep elevations between Gold Mtn and Lone Mtn. Vital water sources like Sage Hen Springs and Mystic Spring are scattered across the arid slopes, providing crucial landmarks for those tracing the development of this northern Nevada district. The map captures the specialized geography of the West Humboldt Range, where landforms like Sunflower Hill and Weaver Saddle create a distinct profile of the Great Basin's interior mountain systems.