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1908 Map of Carson Sink, 1962 Print
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1908 Map of Carson Sink

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Fallon serves as the hub of this early 20th-century desert landscape, where the Carson River feeds into the expansive Carson Sink and Carson Lake. This 1908 survey captures a critical period of western expansion, showing the Southern Pacific rail lines and the Nev and Cal RR connecting remote outposts like White Plains Huxley Sta and Jessup. The region's industrial footprint is prominently recorded through the Borax Works at Eightmile Flat and several high-elevation mining claims, including the Nevada Hills Mine near Fairview and the Desert Queen Mine in the Hot Springs Mountains. The map provides a detailed view of early water management and transportation, marking historical waypoints such as Ragtown and Frenchman Station along the vast alkali flats and mountain ranges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1908
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain