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1967 Map of Moores Station SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Moores Station SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Hot Creek Valley dominates this 1967 survey, providing a window into the remote industrial and scientific infrastructure of central Nevada. Mapped by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Geological Survey, the landscape is defined by technical features such as an Aqueduct, multiple Water Tanks, and scattered Drill Holes, reflecting the era's intensive subterranean exploration and monitoring. The valley floor is bisected by Moores Station Wash, which drains toward the southern reaches of the quadrangle near Sixmile Well.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward the rugged heights of Halligan Mesa, providing a stark contrast to the utilitarian layout of the valley basin. A solitary Landing Field positioned in the northern section highlights the area's isolation and the necessity for aerial access during this period of government activity. The map captures a specific moment in time when the Nevada desert was utilized for high-stakes geological and energy research.