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1951 Map of Soda Lake, 1965 Print
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1951 Map of Soda Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Ragtown (Site) marks a pivotal historical location along the Carson River where travelers on the Old California Trail once halted after the arduous crossing of the Forty Mile Desert. This 1951 survey documents the transition of this arid landscape into a managed water system, featuring a complex network of irrigation works including the U Canal, Wade Drain, and Lower Soda Lake Drain. The twin craters of Soda Lake and Little Soda Lake dominate the southern valley floor, while the Southern Pacific railroad cuts across the Alkali Flat, punctuated by remote stations like Upsal Siding and Falais Siding. To the east, the boundary of the Stillwater Wildlife Management Area borders the edge of the Carson Sink, illustrating the intersection of early pioneer routes and modern federal land management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain