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1987 Map of Hawthorne West
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1987 Map of Hawthorne West

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Wassuk Range descend into the Walker Lake Valley, defining the landscape of this 1980s military and industrial corridor. The Hawthorne Army Ammunition Plant dominates the valley floor, south of the receding shoreline of Walker Lake at Navy Beach. This facility, alongside the Hawthorne Naval Base, represents a significant military footprint that shaped local infrastructure and the adjacent settlement of Babbitt. Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by the Black Beauty Reservoir, Cat Creek Reservoir, and Rose Creek Reservoir tucked into the canyons. Notable local amenities of the era include a golf course, an Athletic Field, and the Hawthorne Municipal Airport, providing a glimpse into the social and logistical life of this high-desert installation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain