2012 Map of West of Fagin Mountain

About this map

Grass Valley and its surrounding drainage systems define this high-desert landscape in Lander County. The area is characterized by intermittent watercourses that descend from the uplands, including Callaghan Creek, Corral Canyon Creek, and Cowboy Rest Creek, all converging toward the valley floor. Human presence is sparse, centered on the Brackney Ranch in the southeast and the corridor provided by Grass Valley Rd. The map illustrates the essential relationship between water and land use in Nevada's Great Basin, where reliable water sources like Valley Spring and Twin Springs were foundational to ranching and local travel routes. Wood Canyon provides a distinct geographic break in the terrain to the south, marking the edge of the valley's open expanses.