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2021 Map of Verdi

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Verdi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Peavine Mountain dominates the northern landscape of this region where the high desert meets the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The Truckee River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and infrastructure, connecting Verdi and Mogul toward the western edge of Reno. This transit-heavy corridor is defined by the legacy of water management and recreation, featuring the Last Chance Ditch and the Hunter Reservoir near Chalk Bluff.

Deep in the Toiyabe National Forest, a complex network of trails like the Poeville Trl and Bender Trl suggests a landscape heavily utilized for modern outdoor recreation and land management. Notable historical and geographical markers such as Lawtons Hot Springs and Peavine Peak provide distinct reference points for understanding the area's transition from a mountain pass gateway to a suburban and recreational frontier.