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1967 Map of Palisade Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Palisade Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Hot Creek Valley dominates the western portion of this 1967 landscape, defined by the dry course of Hot Creek and the drainage of Moores Station Wash. The terrain shifts dramatically to the east where the massive, elevated Palisade Mesa and Halligan Mesa rise above the valley floor. This desert environment is punctuated by vital water sources, including Rattlesnake Springs, Iceberg Spring, and Sandy Summit Spring, which likely served as critical stops for travelers and local ranching operations.

Mapping of this area involved the Atomic Energy Commission, reflecting the strategic importance of this high-desert region during the mid-century. Human activity is sparse but evident along the roadway near Sandy Summit, where a Rest Area and Water Tank are noted. Further south, the presence of a Borrow Pit and a lone Mine suggests localized resource extraction amidst the vast, arid topography typical of Nye County.