1981 Map of Bob Spring

About this map

Sahwave Mountains define the central topography of this Pershing County landscape, where the high ridges transition into the wide expanse of the Granite Springs Valley to the east. This 1981 survey, based on aerial data from the mid-1970s, reveals a terrain defined by sparse water sources and early mining interest. Vital water points such as Bob Spring and South Juniper Spring are identified near the slopes of Juniper Mtn, marking the rare locations where moisture reaches the surface in an otherwise arid environment. Evidence of mineral exploration is found near the southern end of the range, noted simply as Prospects. The map traces a network of unimproved roads and four-wheel-drive tracks that navigate the western foothills of Granite Springs Ridge, providing a clear view of the remote transportation corridors used by ranchers and prospectors during this era.