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1986 Map of Jangle Ridge

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Jangle Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Nevada Test Site dominates this 1980s landscape, illustrating the intersection of military operations and public land management in the high desert. This restricted area, bordering the Nellis Air Force Range, is defined by topographic features like the Half Pint Range and Jangle Ridge. The map shows a transition from the mountainous heights of Banded Mountain and the Rhyolite Hills down to the broad expanse of Emigrant Valley.

Evidence of historical activity and modern surveillance is visible through labels for Groom Pass and the winding Groom Lake Road. The eastern portion of the survey includes sections of the Desert National Wildlife Range, showcasing the vast preservation efforts adjacent to military testing grounds. Small-scale mining activity is indicated by several Prospects and a Gravel Pit, providing a glimpse into the geological exploration of the era.