Blossom Spring and the surrounding high desert of Lander County are documented here during a period of modern infrastructure expansion. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Reese River, which flows through a valley flanked by the prominent peaks of Battle Mountain. This survey illustrates the transition from traditional ranching lands, evidenced by features like Martin Ranch Rd, to modern aviation and transportation hubs such as the Battle Mountain Airport. A geometric grid of streets including James Madison Ave and Presidential Blvd sits in the shadows of the mountains, tracing the residential development of the area. Water remains a critical element of the local geography, with Little Cottonwood Cr and Lewis Cr providing essential drainage in this arid basin of the Great Basin region.
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1932 · Sonoma Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1939 · Sonoma Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1940 · Antler Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Antler Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Mt. Lewis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Mt. Lewis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Battle Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Winnemucca
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · McCoy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500