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1979 Map of Kinkaid

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Kinkaid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Naval Ammunition Depot Walker Lake Reservation Boundary dominates the western landscape of this Nevada survey, illustrating the extensive military footprint in the high desert during the late 1970s. The terrain transitions from the steep Gillis Range in the north, including landmarks like Sheeps Head, down into the flat expanse of Soda Spring Valley. Transportation and utility infrastructure are central to the area's layout, anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line and the Kinkaid Microwave Station atop the Garfield Hills.

Evidence of historical activity is found in isolated features such as a solitary Grave and various extraction sites, including a Mine and multiple prospects. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of an Acme Tank, a Well, and a Water Tank, which supported both the rail corridor and the small settlement at Kinkaid. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, from the depths of Montreal Canyon to the ridges overlooking the valley floor.