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1961 Map of Yucca Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Yucca Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Nevada Test Site dominates this 1961 landscape, specifically within the boundaries of Area 6 and Area 5. Published by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, the map details a high-security desert environment characterized by the dry expanse of Yucca Flat and Yucca Lake. The infrastructure of the Cold War era is evident in the network of sensors and communication points, including the Smoky Senior Radio Tower, several instances of a Camera Tower, and a dedicated Weather Station.

Logistics for the facility are anchored by the Mercury Highway and an adjacent Airstrip. Notable named landmarks such as News Nob, Yucca Pass, and the Cp Hogback provide topographical context to this specialized testing range. The presence of an Underground Telephone Line running parallel to the main road further emphasizes the technical requirements of the installations during this period of mid-century development.