2018 Map of Parsnip Peak

About this map

Parsnip Peak serves as a dominant high point within the Wilson Creek Range, overseeing a landscape defined by an intricate network of desert water sources and canyons. The distribution of features like Frenchman Spring, Cold Spring, and Little Mud Springs suggests the critical importance of these reliable water points for livestock and land use in this high-desert environment. Deep incisions such as Tex Canyon and Hulse Canyon cut through the terrain, while seasonal drainages like Bowling Wash and Cole Spring Wash provide natural corridors through the ridges. This 2018 survey captures the area’s remote character, where place names often reflect early ranching and grazing history, seen in labels like Sage Hen Spring and Red Cedar Spring. The map also details the transition into Camp Valley at its northeastern edge, illustrating the topographic variety found within this corner of Lincoln County.