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2018 Map of Hawthorne West

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hawthorne West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Walker Lake dominates the northern horizon of this Mineral County landscape, where the high peaks of the Wassuk Range descend abruptly into the Walker Lake Valley. The settlement pattern is defined by the proximity of military and industrial infrastructure, notably the planned streets of Babbitt and the regional hub of Hawthorne. To the north, Navy Beach serves as a reminder of the area's specialized government utility, while the Hawthorne Industrial Airport anchors the local transportation network.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through several upland features, including Rose Cr Reservoir, Cat Cr Reservoir, and Black Beauty Reservoir. These reservoirs, tucked into the steep canyons like House Creek Canyon, capture runoff from the mountains to support the desert communities below. The layout of Hawthorne is clearly delineated, showing the grid system extending toward the Hawthorne Cem, providing a detailed look at the town's modern footprint.