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1961 Map of Rainier Mesa, 1962 Print
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1961 Map of Rainier Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Nevada Test Site Area 12 and Area 14 dominate this 1961 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the early Cold War atomic testing program. Mapped in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, the terrain is marked by specialized infrastructure, including a Radioactive Waste Dump, a High Explosive Test Area, and High Explosive Storage. Amidst the high-tech testing grounds, traditional desert landmarks remain, such as Whiterock Spring and Captain Jack Spring, which contrast with the modern industrial footprint of numerous Drill Holes and Vents.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain