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1985 Map of Sheckler Reservoir
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1985 Map of Sheckler Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The La Hontan Valley landscape is dominated by the sprawling waters of Sheckler Reservoir and the engineered flow of the Carson River. This mid-1980s survey documents a region defined by water management and historic transit, where the Carson Diversion Dam regulates the river near the agricultural community of Swingle Bench. The map preserves the path of the Emigrant Pioneer Trail, tracing the (Carson River Route) as it historically guided travelers through this arid corridor. To the southwest, the desert terrain rises sharply into the Dead Camel Mountains, featuring landmarks like Red Mtn and The Nipple. Infrastructure from the Southern Pacific railroad and localized mining activity, such as a Borrow Pit and various Prospects, indicates the industrial and transit footprint on the valley floor alongside family-named sites like Paul Place and the seasonal Camp Gregory.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.5 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