2011 Map of Needle Peak

About this map

Meyer Ranch and Etchegoyen Ranch anchor the high desert landscape of central Pershing County, where early 21st-century topography reveals a network of canyons and vital water sources. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, from the prominent Needle Peak in the east to the deep basins of Miller Basin and Little Miller Basin in the southwest. Transport through this arid corridor relies on the natural break of Golconda Pass, which connects the drainage of Golconda Canyon with the surrounding high country. Local hydrology is marked by ephemeral flows like Bushee Creek and its north fork, while reliable water is noted at Upper Cottonwood Spring and Lower Cottonwood Spring. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of land use and ranching outposts, including the southern Allard Ranch, situated among the complex system of peaks and draws.