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1986 Map of Tippett

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Tippett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Tippett stands as the primary namesake settlement in this high-desert landscape of eastern Nevada, recorded during a 1981 field check. The terrain is dominated by the Antelope Valley Depression, a low-lying basin where water drainage is marked by numerous dry lakes and the seasonal Antelope Valley Wash. To the southeast, the topography rises sharply into the Kern Mountains, where early industrial activity is evidenced by a Prospect and a Gravel Pit.

The map reveals a landscape defined by its arid hydrology, featuring landmarks like Tippett Lake and Blind Spring. A network of 4wd trails provides the only passage through the Sand Dunes and across Chin Creek, reflecting the isolated character of White Pine County during the mid-1980s. This survey is particularly useful for geologists and local historians tracing the development of ranching outposts and mining attempts in the Great Basin.