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1985 Map of Tumbleweed Flat

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Tumbleweed Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Shoshone Hills rise above the arid basin floor, characterizing this 1980s landscape in Eureka County. The map documents a period of exploration where numerous small-scale mining efforts are indicated by scattered Prospect and Prospects labels across the high ground, suggesting a region still actively being searched for mineral deposits.

Drainage in this high desert environment is captured through several ephemeral waterways including Thomas Creek, Neil Creek, and Sod House Creek. These seasonal flows converge toward the broad, low expanse of Tumbleweed Flat and the wider Crescent Valley. The presence of a lone Well in the southern flats highlights the critical role of water management for survival and potential ranching in this sparsely populated interior Nevada territory.