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1994 Map of East of Davis Mtn.

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of East of Davis Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Fish Lake Valley dominates this arid landscape on the Nevada-California border during the mid-1990s. The map reveals an environment defined by water management and resource exploration, featuring a network of wells, a Geothermal Well, and Levees designed to control the flow of Chiatovich Creek as it enters the basin. While the western edge is anchored by the Inyo National Forest, the valley floor shows signs of remote infrastructure including a Landing Strip, a Substa, and the small settlement at Fishlake.

Evidence of historical prospecting is scattered throughout the eastern foothills, where numerous Prospects are marked along the rising terrain. The presence of varied water sources, from traditional Springs to industrial wells, underscores the critical role of water rights and land use in this part of Esmeralda County. Survey markers like Sand BM 4912 provide precise reference points for researchers tracking the shifting topography of this Great Basin environment.