1969 Map of Sunnyside

About this map

The White River Valley serves as a critical water-management corridor in this 1969 field-checked survey of the border between Nye and Lincoln counties. The settlement of Sunnyside is the focal point of the area, situated near the confluence of Sunnyside Creek and a network of vital water sources including Flag Springs and Butterfield Springs. The landscape is defined by its hydraulic infrastructure, notably the large Dacey Reservoir and Adams-Mc Gill Reservoir that collect the flow of the White River. A solitary Cem and a remote Landing Strip reflect the utility and isolation of this high-desert ranching region. To the southeast, the terrain rises sharply toward Trough Spring Canyon, marking a dramatic shift from the flat valley floor to the adjacent mountain slopes.