2011 Map of Winnemucca West

About this map

The Humboldt River winds through the high desert of Nevada in this 2011 survey, defining the northern edge of Winnemucca and its westward expansion. This map illustrates the intersection of ancient waterways and modern aviation, where the Winnemucca Municipal Airport and residential developments like the neighborhood around Aurora Ave sit atop the valley floor. To the west, the small settlement of Rose Creek serves as a waypoint along the transportation corridor that follows the river's historic path. Evidence of the region’s agricultural roots remains visible in the presence of established homesteads such as the Westmoreland Ranch and S Thomas Ranch. These properties, situated near drainage points like Clear Creek and Thomas Creek, highlight how local geography dictated the placement of ranches and infrastructure in a landscape framed by the looming Granite Ravine to the north.