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2021 Map of Winnemucca West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Winnemucca West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Humboldt River winds through this high-desert basin, defining the settlement and infrastructure of the area west of the town center. The landscape is bounded to the north by the prominent elevation of Winnemucca Mtn and the etched drainage of Granite Ravine, while the valley floor is characterized by an organized grid of ranch roads and residential streets. Modern aviation and transport are anchored by the Winnemucca Municipal Airport, surrounded by a network of aeronautically-named thoroughfares including W Kitty Hawk Rd and W Cessna Dr.

This 2021 survey illustrates the continued expansion of Humboldt County, where historic routes like Jungo Rd and Desert Gem Rd meet newer developments. Riparian features like Clear Cr and Thomas Cr cross the southern sections, highlighting the critical role of water management in this arid Nevada environment. The map provides a detailed view of property divisions and the transition from the river's wetlands to the steep slopes of the northern peaks.