1964 Map of Spanish Flat, 1975 Print
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1964 Map of Spanish Flat

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Virginia Mountains dominate this arid landscape in northwestern Nevada, where seasonal water sources dictate the geography of human movement and settlement. Mapping in the mid-1960s shows a terrain defined by deep drainages like Telephone Pole Canyon and East Cottonwood Canyon, which funnel toward the Honey Lake Valley to the northwest. These corridors were likely essential for early ranching and travel, evidenced by the network of jeep trails and older paths labeled simply as Trail that connect various mountain passes.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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