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1990 Map of Purgatory Peak
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1990 Map of Purgatory Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Winnemucca Lake (Dry Lake) dominates the southern basin of this High Desert landscape, situated along the county line between Washoe and Pershing counties. The map documents a rugged transition from the arid valley floor to the high elevations of the Selenite Range and the Lake Range. Geographic interest centers on Purgatory Peak and Mt Limbo, while the western slopes of the valley reveal local history through sites like the Indian Caves near Falcon Hill. Human activity in this remote region is marked by utilitarian infrastructure, including a steel tower transmission line and scattered resource extraction points such as a Gravel Pit and a remote Prospect. Seasonal drainages like Jenny Creek and Jayhawk Creek emphasize the hydraulic patterns typical of the Great Basin topography recorded in this 1990 edition.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1990
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain