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1965 Map of Valmy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Valmy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad and the Humboldt River corridor dominate this mid-1960s landscape, serving as the primary arteries through the high desert of Humboldt County. The small settlement of Valmy sits at the intersection of rail and road, anchored by the Stonehouse Interchange on Interstate 80. The map reveals a transition from the wide, flat expanse of Pumpernickel Valley to the more prominent relief of Lone Tree Hill and Treaty Hill.

Agricultural activity is concentrated near the river and its tributaries, evidenced by Nelson Ranch and Hunter Ranch along Cottonwood Creek. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a prominent Radio Tower indicate the mid-century industrial and communications infrastructure supporting the region. Water remains the critical resource for the area, with Stonehouse Spring, Herrin Slough, and Trout Creek providing the necessary moisture for the local ranching economy.