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1951 Map of Weber Reservoir

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Weber Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Weber Reservoir and the Weber Dam dominate this arid landscape at the northern edge of the Walker River Range. The Walker River snakes through the center of the sheet, feeding the reservoir and supporting a network of water management features including a Canal and various Lateral lines. This hydraulic infrastructure is central to the area's geography, situated within the Indian Reservation and providing critical water resources to the Campbell Valley and the broad Sunshine Flat.

Transportation and resource extraction define the local economy, as evidenced by the Southern Pacific railroad line skirting the western foothills. To the north and east, the terrain rises into the Desert Mountains and the Terrill Mts, where several prospects and distinct landmarks like Flat Top Cave No 1 and Russell Pass indicate early mining exploration. The map also clearly delineates the convergence of several administrative lines, including the Lyon Co Mineral Co and Churchill Co Lyon Co boundaries.