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1957 Map of Fireball Ridge, 1965 Print
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1957 Map of Fireball Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Fireball Ridge and the Nightingale Mts dominate this mid-century desert landscape along the border of Washoe and Churchill counties. The map captures a high-desert environment defined by extremes, from the alkaline desolation of Alkali Flat and Hot Springs Flat to the high elevations of Black Warrior Peak and Juniper Peak. Human activity in the late 1950s was largely concentrated on extraction and basic survival, marked by several Prospects, a Quarry, and the Ivy Bird Mine in the northern reaches. Water sources were critical landmarks for travelers and miners, evidenced by named features like Coyote Spring, Black Warrior Spring, and the functional Telephone Well. The lack of established settlements highlights the transitory nature of work in this corner of the Great Basin, where seasonal canyons like Tolbert Canyon and Miry Place Canyon provided the primary corridors through the mountain terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain