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1894 Map of Granite Range

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

The Granite Range dominates this late-nineteenth-century Nevada landscape, where the high desert terrain of Washoe is defined by stark basins and sharp peaks. Compiled from the earlier Wheeler and King surveys, the map highlights the proximity of Pyramid Lake and Winnemucca Lake, separated by the Lake Range. Distinctive landmarks like The Needles and Terrace Point provide reference points along the shoreline of Pyramid Lake, while the interior is marked by the presence of vital water sources like Sheep-head Spring and Hot Springs. Early industry is noted at the Salt Works located within the Mud Flat, illustrating how the region's alkaline geography supported early mineral extraction. This survey also documents the Nevada California border, tracing it through high points like State-line Peak and the drainage of Smoke Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1901
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain