Great Basin

So, too, the section of the Cordilleras lying to the east of what is commonly called the Great Basin, between the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada, has also enjoyed a long reign of peace.

Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography Nathaniel Southgate Shaler 1873

National Parks Conservation Association warns that if this rule is finalized, the air over national parks would be more polluted, and wildlife and scenic views in national parks such as Great Basin, which is largely unaffected by air pollution, would be harmed.

EcoEarth.Info Environment RSS Newsfeed 2008

National Parks Conservation Association warns that if this rule is finalized, the air over national parks would be more polluted, and wildlife and scenic views in national parks such as Great Basin, which is largely unaffected by air pollution, would be harmed.

Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming RSS Newsfeed 2008

The Great Basin is the largest arid area in the United States.

Great Basin shrub steppe 2007

The Great Basin is the most northerly of the four American deserts.

Great Basin shrub steppe 2007

An important feature of the lakes of the Great Basin is the presence of large quantities of such substances as common salt, soda, borax, and nitre.

The Western United States A Geographical Reader

The chief reason for the dryness of the Great Basin is the presence of that lofty barrier, the Sierra Nevada mountain range, between the Basin and the Pacific Ocean.

The Western United States A Geographical Reader

It was in this expedition that, standing on the highest peak of the Rockies, he looked down into the vast area beyond, known as the Great Basin, comprising with its mountain ranges the whole western portion of the continent of North

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter George Wharton James 1890

First, at the beginning of the glacial period the region now known as the Great Basin was an elevated tableland, not furrowed as at present with mountains and valleys, but comparatively bald and featureless.

Steep Trails John Muir 1876

Well, dear readers, there you have it, the CEO of Great Basin, that is in the process of ramping up two high quality production Gold mines.

The Nuggets in Great Basin Gold: Interview with CEO Dippenaar -- Seeking Alpha 2010