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1989 Map of Nutt
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1989 Map of Nutt

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Nutt stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, situated where the Old Railroad Grade meets a series of utility corridors and transmission lines. This late-twentieth-century study of the borderlands between Luna and Sierra Counties reveals a topography dominated by the volcanic forms of the Good Sight Mountains and the prominent Nutt Mountain to the north. The drainage patterns here are distinct, with Macho Creek and numerous steep-walled cuts like Blue Canyon and Willow Canyon defining the descent toward the expansive Uvas Valley. The presence of an isolated Landing Strip and several check dams reflects the region's adaptation to an arid climate, while the lingering trace of the railroad grade provides a tangible link to the area's older transportation history as it transitioned toward modern energy infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1989
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