Loading map...

1986 Map of Yucca Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Yucca Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Nevada Test Site dominates this mid-1980s survey, revealing the specialized infrastructure of this restricted landscape. Centered on the dry expanse of Yucca Flat and the basin of Yucca Lake, the map documents a network of support facilities connected by the Mercury Highway and Tippipah Highway. Notable technical features include a Landing Strip, a Heliport, and several substations that reflect the area's intensive operational history.

The rugged western terrain is defined by the CP Hills and Canyon formations, while the east is marked by the prominent Hogback ridge. Human activity is evidenced through numerous drill holes and specialized landmarks like News Nob and Yucca Pass. An Aqueduct and various tanks trace the movement of water across the arid desert floor, essential for the maintenance of the complex test facilities during the late Cold War era.