Scale 1:250,000 ; Transverse Mercator proj. (W 116°--W 114°/N 37°--N 36°) ; 1 map : col. ; 45 x 72 cm ; Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour interval 200 feet ; Margin title ; "Compiled in 1955 by photogrammetric methods by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and from Nevada 1:48,000 and 1:62,500, USGS, 1952-54, and Nevada 1:50,000, CE, 1952. Planimetric detail revised by photo-planimetric methods. Horizontal and vertical control by USGS, USC& GS, and CE. Photography field annotated 1954. Road data 1954." ; Shows townships and ranges ; Gives 1955 declination from true north ; Includes location diagram, reliability diagram, and sectionalized township map ; Filing title: Las Vegas, Nevada; Arizona; California ; Interior--Geological Survey
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.F. Hafen Family. Cottonseed was conveyed in the round pipe stored in the bin, then fed by gravity into trucks.
The Nevada State Protection of Marriage Initiative Collection (2000) consists of Clark County, Nevada petition signatures in favor of the initiative to exclude gay and lesbian Nevadans from marriage. The "Protection of Marriage Initiative" was also known as Question Two on the ballot. Much of this material is photocopied from the Nevada State Archives and contains pages from Clark County, including Boulder City, as well as notable Southern Nevada signatures.
From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Looking west on Main Street from near the cemetery, Princess Mill ruins on hill in center, Bank building and Tarpey's store to left and right of the street.
Description given with photograph: "Moapa by pump station, 1927" List of names given on back of photograph: Mother; Gilda Mosbach; Roy and Earl Mosback; Bessie; Leon, jr.; Leon, sr.; Charlot and Rawhne Mosbach; Jim Adams; Frances Adows; Margy Earl Rockwell; Harry Jamison"
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caliente, named for its hot springs, is the largest city (pop. 1,200) in Lincoln County. The Mission-Style railroad depot was built in 1923. Amtrak trains stop daily with service to Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The impressive structure also houses city offices, the Chamber of Commerce, and an art gallery.
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Joe Mackie's Winners Inn. Winnemucca's newest Motor Hotel. Seventy five luxurious rooms, pool, TV, coffee shop, dining room, and show lounge. 150 liberal slots.
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Joe Mackie's Winners Inn. Winnemucca's newest Motor Hotel. Seventy five luxurious rooms, pool, TV, coffee shop, dining room, and show lounge. 150 liberal slots.