The Carson Sink defines this corner of the Nevada desert, where the intermittent waters of the Carson River spread across a wide, flat basin. In this arid environment, hydrological features such as Pelican Island and Battleground Point rise as distinct markers against the white salt crusts and seasonal wetlands. The map details a complex network of branching waterways, including the W Fork of Old River, which feed into local catchments like Timber Lake, Duck Lake, and the managed Leter Reservoir.
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1908 · Carson Sink
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1910 · Carson Sink
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Stillwater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Soda Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Carson Sink
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Desert Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Carson Sink
USGS Topo · 1:100,000