Hazen stands as the central hub of this arid landscape, situated where the high desert meets a complex network of agricultural irrigation and modern road corridors. The presence of the KX Lateral Canal in the southern portion of the sheet reflects the engineered hydrology essential to life in this part of Nevada, contrasting with the nearby Twenty-Six-Mile Desert. Local movement is defined by historic passages like Ragtown Pass and landmarks such as Black Butte and Little Butte, which break the flat horizon. To the north, Patua Hot Springs and Fernley Reservoir Number Three highlight the varied water resources of the region. Scattered settlements including Darwin, Perkin, and Diatom appear alongside established routes like California Rd and Farm District Rd, showing how irrigation and transportation have shaped the modern footprint of the area.
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1890 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Wabuska
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Wabuska
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · Carson Sink
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1910 · Carson Sink
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Soda Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Fallon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Two Tips
USGS Topo · 1:62,500