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1962 Map of Groom Mine SW, 1983 Print
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1962 Map of Groom Mine SW

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Nellis Air Force Range and the northern reaches of the Nevada Test Site dominate this mid-century topographic record of Nye and Lincoln counties. The landscape is defined by the high-altitude desert of Emigrant Valley, bordered to the west by the rising Groom Hills. This area was mapped in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, reflecting its role as a high-security military zone. Notable features include Contaminated Area Alpha and an Airstrip (Aban'd), alongside infrastructure such as a Water Tank and an Underground Cable. The presence of several Calibration Strips and a Calibration Strip Road suggests the specialized scientific and aeronautic testing that took place in this restricted corridor during the Cold War era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain