On maps there are two locations that are specifically named. I am curious to know how they were named and why. I first became aware of this from a USGS survey map. Here are the names, lat/long and a link to the USGS pdf. Thanks a lot for any help that may come my way. -D.M. Standard
NELSON FLAT
Degrees Minutes Seconds: Decimal Degrees:
Latitude: 35°53'14" N Latitude: 35.887220
The Other name is QUAIL TOP
Link for USGS survey pdf
https://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/1181q/report.pdf
Longitude: 121°6'45" W Longitude: -121.112500
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