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1952 Map of Dixie Flats, 1965 Print
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1952 Map of Dixie Flats

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Hastings Cut-Off and the California Trail converge near the Humboldt River, marking a landscape defined by westward expansion and early transportation routes. In the early 1950s, this region of Elko County shows a transitional economy where historic mining interests at the Site of Old Bullion and Bullion meet active ranching operations like Porter Ranch, Tomera Ranch, and Scott Ranch. The geography is dominated by Grindstone Mountain and Spring Canyon Mountain, while the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads parallel the river, facilitating the transport of goods through the canyon. Notable landmarks such as the Tonka Tunnel and the Airway Beacon near Carlin highlight the technological layers added to these ancient pathways through White Sage Flat.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain