2015 Map of Virgin Valley

About this map

Virgin Valley reveals a complex network of managed water resources and distinct desert landforms in Humboldt County. The landscape is defined by a series of numbered reservoirs, including Dufurrena Pond Number Nineteen through Dufurrena Pond Number 22, which capture the flow of Virgin Cr and Thousand Cr. This water system supports the lower elevations of the valley, while higher terrain is marked by flat-topped mesas such as Gooch Table and Rock Spring Table. The presence of Warm Spring and the Virgin Valley Reservoir highlights the critical role of water management in this arid Nevada environment. The drainage pattern through Mud Spring Canyon and along Sagebrush Cr shows how seasonal and perennial flows have carved the basin's topography, creating a focal point for local land use and habitat.