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1961 Map of Topopah Spring NW

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Topopah Spring NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Nellis Air Force Range and the Nevada Test Site meet in this high-altitude desert landscape, characterized by the prominent volcanic terrain of Yucca Mountain. The survey, field-checked in 1961, documents a complex network of dry washes and canyons, including Beatty Wash and Claim Canyon, which cut through the arid ridges. A distinctive east-west formation known as Pinnacle Ridge bisects the center of the sheet, marked by several vertical control points such as VABM Zim 6584.

The presence of the Aec in the map's margin underscores the strategic importance of this area during the Cold War era. Remote access is limited to scattered Jeep Trails that navigate through passes like Prow Pass and Vent Pass. The landscape is further defined by isolated peaks including Chocolate Mtn, Comb Peak, and the northern edges of the Calico Hills, providing a detailed view of the topography before significant modern developments in the region.