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1982 Map of Long Valley Slough

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The high desert terrain of White Pine County defines this 1980s landscape, dominated by the north-south rise of Alligator Ridge and the Maverick Springs Range. Between these formidable uplands and the expansive Long Valley, a network of water sources and resource extraction points reveals the area's utility. Features like Mooney Basin Well, Jesses Well, and Mc Brides Long Valley Well are vital markers for ranchers and travelers in this arid region, while a Prospect and several Gravel Pits indicate localized mining activity.

Water moves through the valley floor via the Long Valley Slough, while the northern reaches of the quadrangle contain distinctive Sand Dunes. The presence of a Gas Well and a Drill Hole point to energy exploration efforts during the late 20th century. For historians, the numerous 4WD trails and survey markers (BM stations) provide a precise record of how the interior of Mooney Basin and the adjacent canyons were accessed and mapped.