1985 Map of Wadsworth Ranch

About this map

Wadsworth Ranch and a neighboring Corral anchor the human presence in this high-desert landscape during the mid-1980s. Situated along the boundary between Nye and Lincoln counties, the area is defined by the broad expanse of Garden Valley and the steep, complex terrain of the Humboldt National Forest. The map captures a transition from the alluvial valley floor to the rugged uplands of Cherry Creek Canyon. Economic activity is evidenced by numerous Mine Shafts, prospects, and an adit concentrated near the canyons, reflecting a legacy of mineral exploration in this part of Nevada. Water remains the critical resource, with drainage systems like Cherry Creek, Pine Creek, and Cottonwood Creek cutting through the arid terrain toward the valley, while a Pack Trail suggests historical routes through the forest hills.