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1987 Map of Rays
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1987 Map of Rays

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The San Antonio Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in central Nevada, where 1980s infrastructure intersects with earlier mining and ranching traces. The map documents a rugged transition from high peaks like Rhyolite Peak and Red Mountain to the arid flats marked by water sources essential for survival, including Fraziers Well, Henrys Well, and the remote Slaughterhouse Spring. Mining activity is evidenced by numerous prospects and Gravel Pits scattered near the Military Reservation, while the historic Rays (Site) marks the location of a former settlement. Transportation is limited to a network of 4wd trails that cross the terrain, often following the path of utility infrastructure like the Aqueduct and high-voltage transmission lines. This survey provides a look at the mid-to-late 20th-century development of the region, where the search for minerals and the management of scarce water resources defined the human presence.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.4 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