Loading map...

2021 Map of Mount Tobin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Tobin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mt Tobin serves as the dominant high point in this high-desert landscape of Pershing County, where the southern portion of the Tobin Range meets the expansive drainage basins of Grass Valley and Pleasant Valley. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and springs that have long dictated the movement of people and livestock through these arid basins. Notable features include Summit Spring nestled high in the range and the deep incisions of Siard Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon which provide natural corridors through the steep topography.

The presence of Grass Valley Rd and Siard Rd highlights the sparse but essential transportation network used by ranchers and miners in the Goldbanks Hills area. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting the high ridges with the alluvial fans of the valley floors. Water sources such as Jim Cr, Elder Cr, and Gooseberry Cr flow toward the basins, marking critical points in a landscape where water is the primary arbiter of utility and settlement.