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1971 Map of Carvers

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Carvers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Big Smoky Valley dominates the eastern half of this terrain, where the arid floor is punctuated by numerous groundwater sources including Flowing Wells and thermal features like Darroughs Hot Springs. This landscape reflects the essential desert reliance on spring-fed ranching hubs such as Bergs Ranch and Wineglass Ranch. To the west, the topography rises sharply into the Toiyabe National Forest, where steep drainages like Devils Canyon and Belcher Canyon descend from the heights of Toiyabe Dome Southeast Summit.

The small settlement of Carvers serves as a focal point along the valley floor, featuring a Landing Strip, a Rest Area, and a nearby Cem. The presence of an Aqueduct and various irrigation labels highlights the engineering required to sustain these isolated outposts. This 1971 field-checked survey preserves the layout of these remote Nye County ranches and water rights before later modern developments altered the local character.