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1981 Map of Dead Horse Canyon NE

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Dead Horse Canyon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Granite Spring Wash defines the western landscape of this high desert terrain in Pershing County. Based on aerial photography from the mid-1970s and field checked in 1975, the map documents a sparse, arid environment where water sources are critical landmarks for survival and navigation. The presence of Granite Spring Wash Well and Granite Spring highlights the importance of reliable water points in the Great Basin region, supporting both local wildlife and potential prospecting activities.

Industrial interest in the area is evidenced by a solitary Prospect located in the northeastern heights, accessible only by a primitive 4wd track. This network of rugged tracks provides the only ingress into the steep, contoured slopes that rise sharply away from the wash. The map captures the quiet isolation of this Nevada backcountry before modern developments, preserving the original township and range lines like T 33 N T 32 N that still dictate land management today.