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2018 Map of Stockton Flat Well

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Stockton Flat Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Virginia Range peaks and the high-desert drainages of Ramsey Canyon define this modern look at Lyon County's mining and migration corridors. The map highlights the historic route of the California Emigrant Trl as it passes through the southern reaches of Churchill Valley, providing a clear record of how 19th-century transit ways have influenced modern development.

Settlement patterns are concentrated around Stockton Flat and the southern edge of Fernley, where a grid of streets with mineral-inspired names like Sapphire Rd and Rhyolite Ln marks recent residential expansion. Between these growing areas, the landscape remains primarily open, dotted with singular landmarks such as Rock Blind Spring and the isolated site of Talapoosa. This survey effectively contrasts the rugged topography of the Stagecoach Valley region with the formalized boundaries of the Desert Memorial Gardens cemetery.