1979 Map of Woodfords

About this map

The Toiyabe National Forest and the Carson Range dominate the western horizon of this survey, where the West Fork Carson River descends from the mountains into the pastoral Diamond Valley. The settlement of Woodfords serves as a central hub near the river, situated at the junction of several canyon routes including Acorn Canyon and Dutch Valley. Local heritage is anchored by the Woodfords Cem and Washoe Cem, alongside the Snowshoe Thompson Historical Mon, which commemorates the regions legendary mail carrier. Further east, the Washoe Indian Res Community and the Diamond Valley Sch reflect the diverse communal history of the Diamond Valley and Carson Valley borderlands. The map reveals a landscape defined by water management and historic transit, tracing the Emigrant Trail and the Snowshoe Thompson Trail as they navigate the transition from alpine peaks to valley floor.