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1971 Map of Pilot

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pilot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Morris Basin and the expansive Pilot Creek Valley define this portion of Elko County, where the high desert landscape meets a critical transportation corridor. The map highlights the prominent Western Pacific railroad line and a parallel Aqueduct, which cut a straight diagonal path across the alluvial fans. This infrastructure signifies the importance of managing water and transit through the arid Great Basin, where natural resources like Pilot Well and Playa Res are rare and essential features.

Evidence of historical movement and ranching is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Pilot Peak Historical Marker to the isolated Pilot Corral. The presence of numerous Borrow Pits and a modern Radio Facility alongside ancient Sand Dunes illustrates the layer of industrial and communication development superimposed on the natural landscape. For the local historian or genealogist, the network of Jeep Trails provides a look at the access routes used during this era of Nevada's interior development.