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1951 Map of Weber Reservoir

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Weber Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Weber Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this Nevada survey, fed by the winding course of the Walker River. Most of the terrain is defined by the high, arid peaks of the Desert Mountains, Dead Camel Mts, and the northern reaches of the Wassuk Range. The Walker River Indian Reservation Boundary cuts diagonally across these ranges, delineating tribal lands from the surrounding Churchill, Lyon, and Mineral counties.

Infrastructure in this remote territory is sparse, centered primarily on the Southern Pacific railroad line which follows the river valley. The map reveals early 20th-century water management through the Main Canal No 2 and various named springs and wells. Local topography is meticulously detailed, including distinct landmarks like Russell Pass and Flat Top Cave No 1, alongside numerous unnamed Prospect locations that hint at the region's mining interest.