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1969 Map of Delamar Lake

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Delamar Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Petroglyphs north of the dry lake bed indicate a long history of human presence in this arid basin during the late 1960s. The landscape is dominated by the broad, flat expanse of Delamar Lake, which at this time featured a designated Landing Strip stretching across its level surface. This intersection of ancient rock art and mid-century aviation infrastructure highlights the unique utility of the Nevada desert floor.

Water management in the Delamar Valley is evidenced by a network of small catchments, including the Southside Reservoirs, Southeast Reservoirs, and Black Point Reservoir. To the south, the terrain rises into the Delamar Mts, while drainage patterns like Jumbo Wash define the northern reaches of the quadrangle. These features, connected by a simple Jeep Trail, reveal the sparse but calculated land use of the era.