1942 Map of Reveille Peak

About this map

Silver Bow and the Eden Creek Ranch stand as isolated points of human activity within this expansive high-desert landscape of Nye County. During the early years of World War II, this region was dominated by the Tonopah Gunnery Range, with a clear Military Reservation Boundary cutting across the north. The geography is defined by the parallel elevations of the Kawich Range, the Reveille Range, and the Belted Range, separated by the broad basins of Reveille Valley and Railroad Valley. Water remains the most critical resource for survival and ranching in this arid environment, evidenced by a network of scattered points such as Cedar Wells, Heenan Water, and Jarboe Spring. The map also captures survey landmarks like Reed N Base and Reed S Base, alongside the prominent heights of Reveille Peak and Quartzite Mountain.