1957 Map of Nixon

About this map

The Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation Boundary encompasses a stark desert landscape where the Truckee River flows into the terminal basin of Pyramid Lake. This mid-century survey captures the settlement of Nixon at the river's bend, serving as a hub for the reservation and a key point along the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map highlights the significant elevation of the water at 3,802 feet as of September 1957, while the neighboring basin of Winnemucca Lake sits to the northeast. High peaks like Virginia Peak and Pah Rah Mtn dominate the western horizon, overlooking a network of springs and canyons such as Rodeo Springs and Big Mouth Canyon. Mining activity is evident through scattered prospects in the Truckee Range, while the Anaho Island Nat Wildlife Refuge provides a protected sanctuary within the lake's blue expanse.