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1965 Map of Knight

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The Humboldt River winds through this Great Basin landscape, creating a fertile corridor for ranching and transport amidst the arid Pumpernickel Valley. During the mid-1960s, this area served as a critical junction for the region's heavy infrastructure, as the tracks of the Western Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads converge near the small station of Knight. The presence of established outposts like Red House, White House Ranch, and Ellison Ranch reflects a long-standing pattern of high-desert settlement centered on reliable water sources. A variety of smaller features provide clues to local activity and terrain, such as a Footbridge crossing the river, the marshy expanse of Herrin Slough near Herrin, and the prominent geological formation known as The Dike. These labels document a quiet, industry-linked landscape of Nevada's interior before modern interstate development fully transformed the corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain