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1987 Map of Hawthorne East
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1987 Map of Hawthorne East

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Hawthorne Army Ammunition Plant dominates the arid landscape of Walker Lake Valley in this late 1980s survey. The vast military installation is defined by a rigorous grid of roads and bunkers, stretching south from the shores of Walker Lake toward the Garfield Hills. This high-desert region is a study in logistics and industry, where the Southern Pacific railroad passes through Thorne to serve the depot and the nearby town of Hawthorne. Mineral extraction is evident in the northern reaches, where the Gillis Range contains workings such as the Dover Mine and Green Talc Mine. The presence of a Municipal Airport and a dedicated Athletic Field reflects the civilian infrastructure supporting this critical defense hub during the final years of the Cold War era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain