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1985 Map of Hazen

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Hazen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery through this arid Churchill County landscape, where the settlement of Hazen sits at a critical junction near the Truckee Canal. The terrain is defined by the stark expanse of the Fortymile Desert and the Hot Springs Mountains, where numerous extraction sites like the Open Pit Mine and scattered prospects suggest an active history of mineral exploration.

Industrial and agricultural infrastructure shapes the valley, evidenced by the pipe line and the controlled flow of water through Massie Slough and Mahala Sloughs. Local travel routes such as Mason Road and the path through Ragtown Pass connect the isolated outposts of Darwin and Diatom. The map also captures the ecological significance of the Fernley Wildlife Management Area, marking the transition between the dry upland benches and the wet sinks of the Lahontan Valley.