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1972 Map of Yellow Hills West, 1990 Print
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1972 Map of Yellow Hills West

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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High Rock Canyon and its network of deeply cut drainages define this portion of northwestern Nevada as it appeared in the early 1970s. This survey records the sparse human presence in a landscape dominated by the Yellow Hills and numerous tributary ravines like Wall Canyon and Pole Canyon. The settlement pattern is characterized by isolated outposts and livestock facilities rather than towns, reflecting the region's enduring ranching heritage. Researchers can identify specific cattle-operation landmarks including Bernards Corrals and Stevens Camp, alongside family-named locations such as the Van Riper Place and Bernard Place. These sites, often situated near vital water sources like Cottonwood Creek or unnamed springs, are linked by a rudimentary network of jeep trails that navigate the high-desert terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1990
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