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1965 Map of Valmy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Valmy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Humboldt River and the Southern Pacific railroad corridor dictate the layout of this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada. The small settlement of Valmy sits near the eastern edge of the survey, serving as a focal point along the transit lines that have historically connected this region. To the west, the broad Pumpernickel Valley stretches toward the base of Lone Tree Hill, where Stonehouse Spring and the Stonehouse Interchange mark an important junction of water and modern infrastructure.

Isolated holdings like the Nelson Ranch and Hunter Ranch are established along the seasonal drainages of Cottonwood Creek and Herrin Slough. These ranching sites, coupled with numerous Gravel Pits and a prominent Radio Tower, illustrate the area's mid-century reliance on ranching, mineral extraction, and telecommunications. The presence of Treaty Hill provides a distinct topographic landmark overlooking the river valley.