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1973 Map of Mercury NE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Mercury NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The Desert National Wildlife Range and the Nellis Air Force Range intersect in this 1970s topographic survey, marking a strictly controlled landscape defined by geological formations and military boundaries. The Military Reservation Boundary cuts across the center of the quadrangle, separating the wildlife sanctuary from the extensive air force grounds.

Dominant physiographic features include the massive Desert Range and the Spotted Range, while the Ranger Mountains rise to the north. These arid heights are separated by seasonal drainages such as Sandy Wash, Naqu Wash, and the notably named Crossgrain Valley. The absence of established land lines and the presence of only a few Jeep Trails underscores the isolated nature of this high desert terrain, where topography remains the primary guide for any navigation.