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1981 Map of Sheepshead Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The Smoke Creek Desert dominates this arid Nevada landscape, where water management is the primary indicator of human activity in the early 1980s. The presence of numerous Flowing Wells and family-named locations such as the Sheepshead Ranch (Site) and Cornell Place reflect the high-desert ranching history of the region. This area is characterized by vast Alkali Flats and the intermittent flow of Smoke Creek, with terrain rising into the western mountains cut by Marie Canyon and Black Diamond Canyon. The southern edge of the survey touches the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, providing a boundary between public lands and tribal territory. Researchers will find a landscape of Jeep Trails connecting remote water sources like Buckbrush Spring and Lower Smoke Creek Well, illustrating the logistical challenges of land use in Washoe County's northern reaches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain