
High desert terrain and vital water sources define this 1950s survey of the Nevada-California borderlands. Dominating the central landscape is Dogskin Mountain, surrounded by a network of basins including Red Rock Valley, Dry Valley, and the expansive Bedell Flat. The reliance on groundwater in this arid environment is evident from the numerous named springs and wells such as Renner Well (Artesian), McKissick Spring, and Settlemeyer Spring, many likely serving as critical watering points for early ranching or travel through the Winnemucca Valley.
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3 editions found
1886 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1890 · Sierraville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1891 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Sierraville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Granite Range
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Sierraville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000