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1972 Map of Yellow Hills West

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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High Rock Canyon dominates this portion of the northwestern Nevada desert, carving a deep path through the high plateau. In the early 1970s, this landscape remained largely defined by its isolation and its connection to the region's ranching heritage. Local landmarks like Stevens Camp and Bernards Corrals indicate the scattered presence of human activity in an area otherwise shaped by geological features. Named camps and homestead sites such as Van Riper Place and Bernard Place are linked by a network of unimproved tracks and a primitive Jeep Trail, illustrating the rugged accessibility of the terrain. The map details a complex drainage system including Wall Canyon, Pole Canyon, and Hanging Rock Creek, all descending from the volcanic heights of the Yellow Hills. These drainages and intermittent Springs provide the essential water sources that supported the seasonal livestock operations and camps found throughout this arid corner of Washoe County.

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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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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain