1952 Map of Carlin

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The Humboldt River corridor dominates this 1952 study of the Nevada high desert, tracing the industrial and ranching life of the region during the post-war era. The town of Carlin serves as a central hub, where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads run parallel, supported by infrastructure like a Water Tank and Airfield. To the south, the river winds through Carlin Canyon and Palisade Canyon, passing the settlement of Palisade, where a Gaging Station and local Cem reflect the permanence of this canyon community.