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1968 Map of Harris Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Union Pacific rail lines slice through this high-desert corridor of northeastern Nevada, following the drainage of Willow Creek as it moves south toward the Shores siding. The landscape is defined by its intermittent water sources and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by the Harris Canyon Dam and several isolated wells such as Dry Basin Well and Well. To the east, the terrain rises toward Rocky Peak and the expanse of Eagle Flat, while the western portion is etched by the seasonal flows of Jakes Creek and Harris Canyon Creek. The presence of several Gravel Pits and various benchmarks like BM 5675 suggests a landscape managed for both transport and local resource extraction. This late-sixties survey documents the intricate network of water management, including Mud Springs and Cold Springs Creek, necessary for maintaining operations in this arid ranching and transit district.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain