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1983 Map of Weiser Ridge

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Weiser Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Valley of Fire State Park dominates the southeastern portion of this 1983 survey, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and arid drainage systems. The northeastern corner is anchored by the Muddy River and the Union Pacific rail corridor, reflecting a critical transportation artery through the Nevada desert. Between these points, the land is carved into distinct territories like Weiser Valley and The Bowl, framed by the formidable heights of Weiser Ridge and the Muddy Mountains.

The complex network of ephemeral waterways, including Anderson Wash, Logan Wash, and the southern Magnesite Wash, illustrates the erosion patterns typical of this high-desert environment. These features, along with names like California Ridge and Overton Ridge, provide essential spatial context for researchers studying the geographic transition from the river valley to the protected wilderness areas during the early 1980s.