1990 Map of San Emidio Desert South

About this map

San Emidio Desert and the high ridges of the Lake Range define this high-desert region of Washoe County during the late 20th century. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, where the topography rises sharply toward peaks such as Wildcat Peak and Kits Peak. This map, updated from 1960s and 1980s aerial data, documents essential water sources in an arid landscape, including San Emidio Spring, Stag Spring, and the appropriately named Boiling Spring. Human presence is marked by isolated landmarks like the White Stage Flat Well on the edge of the White Sage Flat, while the natural drainage system is evidenced through several major corridors like San Emidio Canyon and Threemile Canyon. The map preserves the exact placement of early routes, including a simple Trail winding through Trail Canyon in the Fox Range.