2018 Map of Waldy Pond

About this map

Jakes Valley dominates this high-altitude basin in eastern Nevada, where the drainage of Illipah Cr feeds into the namesake Waldy Pond. The terrain reflects the transition from open valley floor to the rising ridges that define the Great Basin landscape. A primary historical corridor is preserved here via the Old Lincoln Hwy, which cuts across the central portion of the sheet. This route traces the legacy of America's first transcontinental automobile road, providing a specific geographic record of its path before modern realignments. Branching from this main artery, Jakes Wash Rd provides access to the surrounding rangeland. The map detail highlights the sparse but critical water resources in an arid environment, where small features like the pond and creek dictated the movement and settlement patterns of early travelers and ranchers.