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2021 Map of Parsnip Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Parsnip Peak rises as the central topographic focal point in this portion of the Wilson Creek Range, surrounded by a complex system of drainage washes and vital water sources. The high-desert landscape is defined by its hydrography, featuring numerous named springs such as Frenchman Spring, Throwout Knee Spring, and Blue Rock Spring. These water points were historically essential for ranching and travel through this part of Lincoln County.

Evidence of human habitation and geography is seen at Camp Valley in the northeast and through several named canyons like Tex Canyon, Red Cedar Canyon, and Hulse Canyon. The map reveals an intricate network of seasonal waterways, including Bowling Wash and Coyote Wash, which drain the varied elevations of the range. For those researching the physical history of the region, the placement of isolated features like Board Cabin Spring provides specific points of interest within the vast public land system.