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1990 Map of West of Empire
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1990 Map of West of Empire

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The Black Rock Desert dominates the eastern landscape of this 1990 provisional survey, where the arid basin meets the eastern slopes of the Fox Range. This region of Washoe County reflects a rugged, high-desert environment defined by seasonal hydrology and resource exploration. Scattered across the alluvial fans and playa margins are evidence of human activity, including a solitary Windmill and a marked Prospect, indicating the persistent search for minerals or water in an unforgiving climate.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1990
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain