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2011 Map of Nixon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nixon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nixon sits at a critical bend in the Truckee River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding landscape. The presence of the Piute Indian Agency and the Nixon Post Office establishes the settlement's role as a center of local administration and communication. To the north, the Nixon Landing Strip provides an aerial gateway, while roads like Valley Rd and Numana Dune Rd connect the town to the broader arid basin.

The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the low-lying Mud Lake Slough in the northwest to the prominence of Black Mountain in the south. The drainage patterns of Secret Creek and the path through Secret Canyon illustrate the hydrologic character of the region. This map documents a period of modern connectivity in an area deeply rooted in the geography of the Great Basin.