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1985 Map of Silver Springs South

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Silver Springs South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Silver Springs and the surrounding Churchill Valley are the focal points of this mid-1980s landscape, where the high desert meets a vital water network. The Carson River flows toward the extensive Lahontan Reservoir, which is flanked by the Lahontan State Recreation Area. The map reveals a transition from the gridded streets of the settlement to the wilder terrain of the Desert Mountains and Alkali Flat.

Historic transport and infrastructure define the area's development. The path of the Pony Express Simpson Route traces the southern valley, while the Southern Pacific railroad runs through the heart of the community. Essential water management features, such as the Buckland Ditch and numerous groundwater sources like Lahontan Well and Stockton Well, underscore the challenges of settlement in this arid Nevada environment.