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1968 Map of Lockes

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lockes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Lockes sits at the base of the Pancake Range, serving as a focal point for water and transit in this arid Nevada landscape. The map reveals a vital network of water sources, including North Spring, Big Spring, Hay Corral Spring, and Reynolds Springs, which likely supported early settlement and ranching efforts in the region. The terrain is dramatically defined by the volcanic features of Lava and the sheer verticality of The Wall, contrasting with the open expanse of Railroad Valley to the east.

Industry and conservation intersect within the Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area, while several labeled Borrow Pits suggest local road construction or maintenance activities. The presence of a Jeep Trail winding through Wood Canyon and Big Round Valley illustrates the persistent human effort to navigate this high-desert environment, mapped here in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission during a period of significant geological and nuclear research in the state.