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1977 Map of Silver Lake
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1977 Map of Silver Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Silver Lake and Shallow Lake define this high-desert basin in northern Nevada, where seasonal water catchment shapes the arid landscape. The terrain is dominated by the Monument Hills, a prominent upland formation that rises above the surrounding flats. During this era of the late 1970s, the area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by a network of primitive Jeep Trails that provided the only access through the remote Elko County interior. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin topographic pattern, where isolated lake beds act as focal points for local drainage systems in an otherwise dry and expansive environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 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