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1986 Map of Nelson Lake
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1986 Map of Nelson Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Granite Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Mojave Desert high country, where drainage patterns terminate in the distinct basins of McLean Lake and Nelson Lake. Much of the territory falls within the boundaries of the Fort Irwin Military Reservation, reflecting the region's mid-century shift toward large-scale federal land use. The sparse settlement of Pioneer sits in the southwestern portion of the map, while several technological landmarks such as Radio Towers, a dedicated Radio Facility Call 3986T, and a separate Radio Tower 4446T point to the area's importance for communications and defense monitoring. The terrain is defined by complex contouring around the peaks and the flat, silty beds of the lakes, illustrating a landscape where natural topography and modern military infrastructure converge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain