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1952 Map of Silent Canyon, 1965 Print
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1952 Map of Silent Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Nellis Air Force Range dominates this mid-century landscape of Nye County, Nevada, where the desert floor meets the high plateau of Pahute Mesa. This survey reflects a period of military and geological assessment, highlighting isolated points of infrastructure like Gold Flat Well No 1 and an earthen Landing Strip positioned on the broad expanse of Gold Flat. The topography is defined by the dramatic drainage systems of Silent Canyon and its many branches, which cut deep into the mesa. Between these sharp ridges and canyons are high-altitude basins such as Dead Horse Flat and the ephemeral Dry Lake. The presence of Silent Butte and Basalt Ridge marks the transition from the relatively open flats to the complex, eroded terrain that characterized this remote government-managed territory during the early Cold War era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain