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1961 Map of Camp Desert Rock

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Camp Desert Rock stands as a focal point in this 1961 survey, conducted by the USGS in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission. Located within the Nevada Test Site, the installation and its adjacent Desert Rock Airport highlight the region's mid-century role in defense and scientific research. The terrain is a network of alluvial basins and desert peaks, including Rock Valley, Jackass Flats, and Mercury Valley, bounded by prominent elevations such as Red Mountain. Infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the Mercury Highway to the Mercury Underground Telephone Line, while natural features like Tupapa Seep Spring and Coyote Spring offer contrast to the industrial footprints of a Sewage Disposal plant and various gravel pits. The indefinite Nevada Test Site Boundary cuts across the southwestern landscape, marking the transition between open desert and restricted government territory.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain