2021 Map of Carson Sink SW, 2021 Print
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2021 Map of Carson Sink SW

USGS Topo · Published 2021

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The Carson Sink dominates this interior basin in Churchill County, representing a modern look at one of the lowest points in the Great Basin. This landscape is defined by its extreme flatness and hydrological patterns, where the remnants of ancient Lake Lahontan settle into expansive alkaline flats. In the northwestern corner of the sheet, the Mopung Hills provide the only significant relief, their contour lines marking a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert floor.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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