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1973 Map of Quartz Peak

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Quartz Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Pintwater Range dominates this 1970s landscape, providing a topographical spine between Indian Springs Valley and Three Lakes Valley. This territory is defined by its administrative status as part of the Desert National Wildlife Range and the Nellis Air Force Range, where large swaths are marked as Restricted. This dual designation reflects the era's balance between conservation and high-security military defense activities in the Nevada desert.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of the Indian Canyon Reservoir and Gravel Canyon Reservoir, positioned near their respective namesake canyons. The high point of Quartz Peak and the reliable Quartz Spring served as essential landmarks for surveyors and personnel navigating the minimal infrastructure of the day, which consisted primarily of an unnamed Jeep Trail winding through the basin.