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2014 Map of Railroad Crossing Dam

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Railroad Crossing Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Jakes Valley dominates the basin landscape of White Pine County in this 2014 survey. The area is defined by its intermittent drainage systems, notably the north-south flow of Circle Wash and the meandering paths of Jakes Wash and Hayden Cr. These natural watercourses are central to the region's geography, with Deadman Wash appearing in the southwestern corner.

Human intervention in this arid terrain is most visible at the Railroad Crossing Dam, a landmark indicating water management strategies in the high desert. Transportation across the valley is limited to unpaved routes like Long Valley Rd and Jakes Wash Rd, which provide access through the public lands. The map illustrates the Bureau of Land Management's surveying grid, showcasing the sparse settlement and open range character of the Great Basin during the early 21st century.