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1969 Map of Moorman Spring NW

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The high desert landscape of White River Valley is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources necessary for survival and ranching in this arid part of Nye and White Pine Counties. By the late 1960s, these isolated points of utility were the primary landmarks across the basin and range terrain. Named wells such as Sorensen Well, Gubler Well, and Carter Well trace the human effort to sustain livestock and travel through the valley's wide expanses. The western portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic elevation changes of The Cove, where several minor drainages descend toward the valley floor. The placement of Government Well and Cove Well near the base of these slopes indicates a strategic reliance on groundwater at the margins of the steeper terrain, marking the intersection of topography and early Nevada land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain