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2021 Map of Lovelock Indian Caves

USGS Topo · Published 2021

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The West Humboldt Range dominates this landscape on the border of Pershing and Churchill counties, where the high desert meets the terminal drainage of the northern Great Basin. The map details a critical hydrological junction where the Humboldt River and Battle Lakes feed into the expansive Humboldt Lake. To the south, the topography transitions into the massive depressions of the Humboldt Sink and the northern edge of the Carson Sink. This area represents a significant geographical terminus; historically, this region served as a final, challenging milestone for westward travelers following the river before they faced the daunting salt flats and sinks. The stark contrast between the steep ridgelines of the range and the vast, flat basins of the sinks is clearly delineated by the modern topographic contours, illustrating the natural containment of these desert waters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain