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1989 Map of Cape Horn, 1990 Print
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1989 Map of Cape Horn

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The Simpson Park Mountains dominate this central Nevada landscape, rising sharply from the eastern edge of the Big Smoky Valley. This 1989 provisional survey reveals a high-desert environment where water sources like Palomino Spring and Ackerman Spring were critical waypoints for local movement. The presence of a Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Site and specific Petroglyphs markers highlights the deep archaeological significance of the area, preserving evidence of early indigenous inhabitants near the canyon passes. At the southern end of the range, the distinctive Cape Horn landform overlooks a series of Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit extractions, reflecting the mid-to-late 20th-century infrastructure development that accompanied the high-voltage transmission line crossing the northern terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain