2011 Map of Sod House

About this map

The Quinn River meanders through a landscape defined by the convergence of several geographic basins in northern Nevada. This survey documents the intersection of the Kings River Valley and the Quinn River Valley, where the watercourse flows between the Double H Mountains to the north and the Slumbering Hills to the southeast. Central to the human footprint in this high-desert environment is the small settlement of Sod House, situated near Sod House Point. Transportation through this arid corridor relies on the Old Winnemucca Denio Rd and the straight-line path of Sod House Rd, which provide access across the flat valley floors. Water remains the critical anchor for navigation and survival, represented by Quinn River Lakes in the northwest and Cheuetto Spring near the eastern margin.