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1894 Map of Wabuska
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1894 Map of Wabuska

USGS Topo · Published 1894

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The Carson River and Walker River systems anchor this late nineteenth-century survey of the high desert, where water and rails defined the survival of small settlements. Near the junction of several valley systems, Wabuska sits at a critical intersection for the Colorado River Railroad, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and transport activities in Mason Valley. The landscape is dominated by stark topographical features such as Churchill Butte and Como Peak, which provided essential landmarks for travelers navigating between the small outposts of Harriman, Clifton, and Burnett. This era captures the region shortly after the establishment of the Walker Lake Indian Reservation, showing the early footprint of development before more modern irrigation and infrastructure projects reshaped the Western Nevada basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1894
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain