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1975 Map of Winnemucca NW, 1980 Print
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1975 Map of Winnemucca NW

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The growing desert hub of Winnemucca is captured here in the mid-1970s, revealing the town's expansion across the high desert floor. This orthophotoquad provides a photographic perspective on the intersection of human development and the arid landscape of Humboldt County. While the northwest corner of the settlement shows a structured grid of streets and buildings, the southeastern portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic topography of the Sonoma Range foothills. Notable drainage patterns and geographical reliefs are visible along the steep descent of Water Canyon and the winding path of Thomas Creek, which cut through the dry terrain towards the Humboldt River valley. The contrast between the stark, light-colored alkali flats and the dark, folded ridges of the nearby mountains underscores the environmental constraints that have shaped this historic mining and transit stop.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.64 x 26.96 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain