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1990 Map of Panther Canyon

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Panther Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Sonoma Range and the Tobin Range converge in this high-desert Nevada landscape, revealing a history of remote ranching and resource extraction. At the base of the mountains, the Mud Spring Ranch stands near Mud Spring, marking a critical water source in the arid Grass Valley. The topographic detail shows the transition from the steep, canyon-cut slopes of Panther Canyon and Sheep Ranch Canyon to the alluvial basins of Pumpernickel Valley to the east.

Industrial activity is evidenced by several sites throughout the quadrangle, including an Open Mine, scattered Prospects, and a localized area of Tailings. These features, along with a network of Stock Tanks and a Stock Pond, illustrate how the land was utilized for both mineral exploration and livestock grazing. Seasonal drainages like Ragan Creek and isolated water points such as Retain Spring define the geography of this rugged portion of Pershing County.