1979 Map of Fallon

About this map

The Fallon Naval Auxiliary Air Station and its expansive U S Naval Reservation dominate this high-desert landscape, illustrating the significant military footprint in Churchill County during the late 1970s. This region is a study in water management and reclamation, centered on the Carson River and its various distribution points, including the S Line Reservoir and the terminal waters of Carson Lake. To the northeast, the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge provides a stark contrast to the surrounding arid basins like Rawhide Flats and the Salt Wells Basin. Industrial history is represented by remote mining sites such as the Black Eagle Mine and Broken Hills Mine. Small outposts like Frenchman and Middlegate serve as isolated markers along the thin lines of U.S. 50, while the city of Fallon stands as the primary hub of settlement amidst the desert mountains.