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1982 Map of Sunshine Well NW

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Sunshine Well NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Long Valley dominates this 1982 provisional survey of White Pine County, showing a remote desert landscape defined by arid basins and isolated water sources. The map illustrates a harsh environment where human activity is limited to strategic infrastructure, evidenced by scattered wells such as Shallow Well and a series of Long Valley water points. The presence of a Drill Hole in the northern portion suggests exploratory mineral or geological surveying common to the Great Basin during this era.

The eastern portion of the sheet is marked by the expansive Dry Lake, flanked by prominent Sand Dunes. This ephemeral lakebed is surrounded by various Alkali Flat formations, creating a detailed record of the local hydrology before modern environmental shifts. This map is particularly valuable for its precise recording of bench marks, such as BM 72 Rci 1859.5, providing a reliable reference for the high-altitude terrain of the Nevada desert.