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1986 Map of Big Hard Pan
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1986 Map of Big Hard Pan

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The Big Hard Pan Depression dominates this arid landscape in eastern Nevada, defining a wide basin characterized by ephemeral hydrology. The presence of numerous Dry Lakes and a large central Dry Lake suggests a seasonal cycle of flooding and intense evaporation typical of the Great Basin. Water sources are scarce, marked by isolated features like Spring and the ironically named Dust Bowl Lake. Several drainage systems including Valley Creek, Kalamazoo Creek, and Muncy Creek flow toward the depression, while Gravel Pits indicate localized surface mining activity during the mid-1980s. The map illustrates a remote terrain where the movement of water is the primary sculptor of the land, terminating in the vast flat of the pan.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain