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1986 Map of Carson Sink SW
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1986 Map of Carson Sink SW

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The arid basin of the Carson Sink (Depression) dominates this mid-1980s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by water management and natural alkaline formations. Much of the quadrangle is occupied by the Stillwater Wildlife Management Area and the Fallon Nat Wildlife Ref, reflecting the region's importance as a wetland habitat within the desert. To the west, the West Humboldt Range and Mopung Hills rise above the basin floor, while the lowlands are characterized by Alkali Flats and shifting Sand Dunes. Human intervention is visible through the Salt Evaporator and the extensive network of Spoil Banks and dikes that channel the Humboldt Slough, showing how the land was engineered for industrial and conservation purposes during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain