Jackson Well is a primary landmark in this expanse of northern Nevada, situated within the flat terrain of Desert Valley. The geography is defined by the sharp rise of the Slumbering Hills to the east, which contrast with the wide basin floor. This 2015 survey illustrates the isolation and sparse infrastructure of the region, where Sod House Rd provides the singular modern access route through the sagebrush and salt flats. The map serves as a record of high-desert water sources and topographical transitions, marking the subtle shift from the open valley into the complex ridge lines of the Slumbering Hills.
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1882 · Paradise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Paradise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Disaster
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · McDermitt
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Awakening Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · McDermitt
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Vya
USGS Topo · 1:250,000