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1961 Map of Topopah Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Nevada Test Site dominates this 1961 landscape, a high-desert terrain marked by deep canyons and prominent peaks in Nye County. Surveyed just as the atomic age was transforming this remote territory, the map reveals a complex network of geological features and early-century infrastructure. The namesake Topopah Spring sits on the eastern slopes of Shoshone Mountain, while the Calico Hills rise in the south. This area, largely defined by drainage systems like Topopah Wash and Fortymile Canyon, shows evidence of mineral exploration with isolated prospects and mines. The presence of the Topopah Trail and various jeep trails suggests a transition from traditional land use to the specialized military and scientific operations of the mid-20th century. High points such as Shoshone Peak and Water Pipe Butte served as critical landmarks for both early travelers and modern surveyors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain