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1955 Map of Boca

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Boca Reservoir and the Little Truckee River dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of California and Nevada. In the late 1960s, a major hydrological shift is recorded here as the Stampede Dam is shown under construction, which would eventually form the Stampede Reservoir and alter Stampede Valley forever. Along the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Truckee River, small enclaves like Floriston and Boca stand as vital points in the corridor connecting the Sierra Nevada to the Great Basin. The infrastructure of power and water management is evident through the Farad Powerhouse and Boca Dam, while the presence of the Verdi Peak Airway Beacon on the Boca Ridge highlights the era's reliance on terrestrial navigation for mountain aviation. Nearby, Gravel Pits and various springs like Mills Spring suggest the localized industrial and natural resources of the time.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain