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1969 Map of Pintail Bay

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Pintail Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Stillwater Wildlife Management Area dominates this section of the Nevada desert, where the terminal drainage of the Carson River creates a complex system of wetlands and alkali flats. This 1968 survey details a hydraulic landscape defined by the Carson Sink and a series of interconnected basins including Willow Lake, Stillwater Lake, and the expansive Swan Lake Marsh. Several specific landings, such as South Swan Landing and Conradts Landing, indicate localized access points for hunters and naturalists within the marshy terrain.

Water management is evident through features like the Lead Lake Canal and the Dike near North Nutgrass. The transition from the wet Pintail Bay to the arid Sand Dunes and Alkali Flat to the north illustrates the stark environmental shifts characteristic of the Lahontan Basin. Transportation is limited to specialized routes like Jeep Trail and Navy Cabin Road, reflecting the area's primary use for conservation and seasonal recreation.