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2011 Map of Virgin Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Virgin Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Virgin Creek winds through this high desert corridor, anchoring a network of water features and ranching operations in Humboldt County. The northern reaches are defined by a series of managed impoundments, including Dufurrena Pond Number Nineteen, Dufurrena Pond Number Twenty, and Dufurrena Pond Number 22, which congregate near the Dufurrena Ranch. These water sources are vital in an arid landscape otherwise marked by features like Pup Lake and the geothermal Warm Spring.

Human activity is concentrated along the Virgin Valley Ranch Rd, which connects the Virgin Valley Ranch and Esling Ranch to the broader region. The topography rises sharply at Flat Top Butte and drops into Mud Spring Canyon, illustrating the varied terrain surrounding the Virgin Valley settlement. Recreational use is also evident at the Virgin Valley Campground, situated near the confluence of Thousand Creek and Sagebrush Creek.