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1972 Map of Bell Mountain, 1975 Print
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1972 Map of Bell Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Bell Mountain dominates this Churchill County landscape, rising from the basin floor as a central topographic fixture in the early 1970s. The terrain transitions into the wide expanse of Bell Flat to the southwest, a region defined more by its natural contours than by permanent settlement. The presence of a marked Mine and several scattered Prospects in the northern ridges indicates the historical interest in mineral extraction that often drove Nevada's high-desert exploration. Movement through this arid environment is recorded by several segments of Jeep Trail, illustrating the rugged, off-road access typical of the Great Basin's interior ranges during this era. This survey, compiled from 1971 aerial photography, captures the intersection of resource scouting and the persistent isolation of the Nevada desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain