2011 Map of Fisher Canyon

About this map

Old Emigrant Trl cuts across this Pershing County landscape, marking a historical path through the high desert of the Great Basin. This 2011 survey focuses on the arid drainage systems and terrain formations northeast of the Humboldt Sink. The topography is defined by the significant incisions of Fisher Canyon in the north and Cow Canyon further south, both of which channel seasonal runoff toward the desert floor. Near the northeastern corner of the map, Buffalo Springs provides a rare and critical water source in an otherwise parched environment. The sparse road network and lack of modern settlements highlight the enduring isolation of this region, where the primary evidence of human passage remains the ancient route of the emigrant trail.