1954 Map of Vya

About this map

Sheldon National Antelope Refuge and the surrounding high desert plateaus define this expanse of the Great Basin during the mid-century. The landscape is marked by a complex network of internal drainage systems and isolated settlements such as Vya and Denio. Water is the critical factor for survival and ranching here, evidenced by the numerous developments like Bog Hot Springs and Reservoir and named water sources such as Miller and Lux Spring, which point to the region's history of large-scale cattle operations.