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1894 Map of Wabuska, 1901 Print
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1894 Map of Wabuska

USGS Topo · Published 1901

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Mason Valley and the surrounding high desert basins appear here as they were surveyed in the late 19th century, dominated by the vital corridors of the Carson River and Walker River. This era of Nevada history is defined by the development of remote water sources and rail connections, exemplified by Stockton Well and the route of the Colorado River Railroad. Small settlements and stations like Wabuska, Churchill, and Haufman provide fixed points in a landscape characterized by dramatic elevation changes, from the depths of Mill Canyon to the heights of Rawe Peak and Como Peak. The eastern portion of the sheet is marked by the Walker Lake Indian Reservation, illustrating the intersection of established indigenous lands with the expanding infrastructure of the American West.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1901
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions16.1 x 19.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain