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1972 Map of Fourmile Flat

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Fourmile Flat (Alkali) and the arid expanse of the Salt Wells Basin dominate this Churchill County landscape as it was documented in the early 1970s. The region is a study in desert survival and western transit, centered on the stark Sand Dunes and the prominent Sand Mountain. Historical transit is anchored by the Historical Marker (Site of Sand Springs Pony Express Station), a critical waypoint along the central Nevada corridor. Industrial attempts to tap the basin's minerals are evident at the Borax site and various Prospects scattered near the foothills of the Stillwater Range. Resource management in this harsh environment is marked by isolated water sources like Tunnel Spring Windmill and Sand Springs, while a lone Grave along the road provides a poignant reminder of the area's difficult history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain