2011 Map of Wildhorse Pass

About this map

The Humboldt River winds through this arid landscape of western Nevada, where irrigation infrastructure dominates the valley floor. Settled agricultural activity is concentrated at family-named outposts like Tule Ranch and Cottonwood Ranch, connected by a geometric grid of local routes such as Reservation Rd and S Meridian Rd. The map illustrates the region's total dependence on water management, evidenced by the extensive network of canals including Seven Ditch, Sommers Ditch, and the Big Five Canal, which feeds the Big Five Reservoir. To the south and east, the terrain rises sharply into the West Humboldt Range, where the natural gap of Wildhorse Pass provides a transition from the river basin into the higher desert reaches. This 2011 survey captures the enduring layout of Churchill County's hydraulic engineering and ranching heritage.