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1972 Map of Yellow Hills East, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Yellow Hills East

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Yellow Hills and the volcanic formations of the Black Buttes define this remote section of the Great Basin on the border of Washoe and Humboldt counties. Mapped in the early 1970s, the landscape is marked by high-desert drainage systems such as Wall Canyon and Cottonwood Creek. The presence of Mustang Spring and Buck Spring suggests critical water sources for local livestock or wildlife in an otherwise arid environment. This high-plateau terrain is largely undeveloped, with a network of Jeep Trails and unnamed Trails providing the only access through the canyons. The map serves as a primary record of the rangeland as it existed before modern shifts in land management, showing the precise locations of small springs and natural landmarks across the county line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 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