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2011 Map of Stockton Flat Well

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stockton Flat Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Silver Springs and the surrounding high desert terrain in Lyon County are defined by a grid of residential developments and scattered ranching operations. The landscape transitions from the residential streets of Stagecoach in the west toward the aviation facilities at the Silver Springs Airport near the eastern edge. Local history is anchored by settlements like Talapoosa and Ramsey Station, which stand as landmarks of past activity in a region shaped by both its natural hydrology, such as Rock Blind Spring, and its agricultural roots at Everett Ranch and Clark Ranch.

The infrastructure reveals a modern expansion into the desert, where a dense network of roads like Ramsey Rd and Valley View Rd connect the flats to the more varied topography of Ramsey Canyon. The presence of the Desert Memorial Gardens and the expanse of Stockton Flat illustrate the varied land use in this Nevada corridor, balancing local community needs with the open geography of the Great Basin.