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1982 Map of Pronto

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Pronto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Blue Mountain dominates the northern skyline of this Nevada landscape, transitioning from high peaks down toward the desert flats where the Southern Pacific railroad runs through the small settlement of Pronto. This 1982 provisional survey captures a region defined by its industrial and natural landmarks, where mineral exploration is evidenced by the Atlas Mine and various prospect locations. Water sources are scarce but critical in this arid environment, noted by the presence of Sampson Spring and O'Donnell Spring tucked into the mountain folds.

To the south, the terrain shifts toward the Eugene Mountains, with localized features like the North Cone and a prominent Sand Dune illustrating the geological diversity of Humboldt County. The map provides precise surveying data for researchers, including the Blue Azimuth Mark, while documenting the infrastructure of the era, such as the SWP PL corridor and the railroad line that sustained remote outposts like Pronto.