1961 Map of Death Valley
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1961 Map of Death Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Death Valley National Monument and the surrounding desert landscapes are documented here during a period of intense Cold War activity and established mining history. This 1961 revision highlights the industrial and military footprint in the region, featuring the Nevada Proving Grounds and Camp Desert Rock alongside the US Naval Ordnance Test Station. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the era, from the Meteorological Station to the Park Village Pipeline Service Road.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions32 x 21.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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