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1971 Map of Box Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Monitor Valley dominates this high-altitude interior Nevada landscape, where the wide desert floor meets the rising slopes of the Toiyabe National Forest. The 1971 survey highlights a reliance on scarce water sources in this arid region, centering on Box Spring and other scattered springs that likely served as vital landmarks for local ranching operations or travelers. The terrain is defined by the significant presence of Dry Lake, a seasonal drainage feature characteristic of the Great Basin's endorheic basins. Evidence of early 1970s land use and access is visible through a network of jeep trails and the path of Wadsworth Creek, which carves through the eastern topography. The map illustrates a transitional zone where flat valley grazing lands meet the more complex, timbered heights of the national forest boundary.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain