The Truckee River defines the central corridor of this Nevada landscape, flowing south to north through a desert valley flanked by significant topographic elevations. The settlement of Nixon serves as the primary hub, where local infrastructure such as Church St, Eagle St, and the Po provide a framework for the community. The terrain to the west is dominated by the prominent Marble Bluff near Mud Lake Slough, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle rise into the heights of Black Mtn and the Diabase Hills. To the west, the deep indentation of Secret Canyon carries Secret Cr toward the river valley. This survey captures a specific network of local routes, including Numana Dam Rd and Little Nixon Rd, reflecting the modern transport patterns that follow the natural course of the water through this arid region.
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1890 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1957 · Fireball Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Two Tips
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Wadsworth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Nixon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000