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1981 Map of Natchez Spring

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Natchez Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Sage Valley and the Trinity Range dominate this 1981 survey of the high desert terrain in Pershing County. This landscape is defined by its vital water sources, with several isolated points of relief including Natchez Spring, Granite Spring, and Sportsman Spring. These sites were crucial for survival and travel in the arid interior, connecting the high ridges to the valley floor.

Evidence of historical activity is found at the Poker Brown Camp (Site), located along the Poker Brown Camp Road. The map also documents scattered mining interests with several Prospects and a specific Prospect label tucked into the mountain folds. These markings suggest a history of exploration and small-scale resource extraction typical of the Nevada backcountry. Canyons such as Willow Canyon and Black Rock Canyon provide natural corridors through the varied elevations of the range.