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1990 Map of Green Springs NW
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1990 Map of Green Springs NW

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The Pancake Range dominates this corner of White Pine County, forming a high backbone between the broad expanses of Newark Valley to the north and Railroad Valley to the southeast. Compiled from mid-1980s aerial photography, this provisional record identifies the quiet extractive activity typical of the high desert, with multiple Prospects and a singular Prospect scattered throughout the higher elevations. These markings suggest small-scale mineral exploration or historic mining claims that were still of interest during the field checks in the late 1980s. Water management is sparse but critical, evidenced by the drainage of Bull Creek and a localized Stock Pond, reflecting the area's primary use for open-range grazing. The landscape is defined by its topographic isolation, where travel is limited to unimproved roads and trails cutting through the high basins.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1990
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain