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1955 Map of Boca

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Boca stands at the heart of this Sierra Nevada landscape where the Little Truckee River meets the larger Truckee River. The map captures a significant period of hydrological transformation in the mid-20th century, specifically the construction of the Stampede Reservoir. Purple hatching identifies the lands destined to be submerged as the Stampede Dam was being built, altering Stampede Valley forever. Along the river corridor, the Southern Pacific railroad connects industrial and utility sites like the Farad Powerhouse and the small settlements of Floriston, Hinton, and Iceland. High above the river canyons, the Verdi Peak Airway Beacon marks the transition into the Toiyabe National Forest near the California and Nevada state line. This record is particularly valuable for tracing the original path of the river and the canyons before the completion of the major reservoirs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain