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1894 Map of Wabuska

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Wabuska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Walker Lake Indian Reservation dominates the southeastern quadrant of this late 19th-century reconnaissance, marking a significant tribal territory during the period of western expansion. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways and early infrastructure, notably where the Colorado Railroad cuts across Mason Valley to reach the settlement at Wabuska. This junction highlights the area's role as a transit hub between the Carson River to the north and the Walker River to the south.

Small settlements and outposts like Stockton Well, Haufman, and Clifton are scattered among prominent terrain features such as Churchill Butte and the Alkali Flat. These labels represent the early footprint of mining and ranching interests in the high desert, providing a clear view of the territory before modern development altered the drainage patterns and town sites of Lyon and Churchill counties.