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1960 Map of Oak Spring

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Oak Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Nevada Test Site Area 15 and surrounding sectors dominate this 1960 landscape, revealing the early infrastructure of the nation's nuclear testing grounds. Mapped by the Atomic Energy Commission, the terrain is marked by high-consequence landmarks such as Buster-Jangle Crater, Teapot Crater, and Scooter Crater. These craters and several designated blast centers sit in the shadow of Banded Mountain and the Eleana Range, illustrating the stark intersection of geological surveying and Cold War military operations.

Industrial activity is evidenced by a heavy concentration of exploratory sites, including Climax Mine and numerous drill holes like Drill Hole ME-4. Primitive transportation routes such as Groom Lake Road and various Jeep Trails provide the only access through Yucca Flat and across Quartzite Ridge. Natural features like Oak Spring and Tub Spring persist amidst the developing site, which also includes a Radioactive Waste Dump and an extensive Underground Telephone Line network.