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1970 Map of Parsnip Peak

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Parsnip Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Wilson Creek Range dominates this corner of Lincoln County, where the high mountain terrain is defined by a dense network of springs and dry washes. The Parsnip Peak summit rises above the surrounding landscape, providing a landmark for the network of primitive Jeep Trails that traverse the canyons. The presence of Buckhorn Ranch suggests the persistent cattle ranching heritage of eastern Nevada, relying on scattered water sources like Frenchman Spring and Lower Frenchman Spring to sustain livestock.

A notable concentration of family-named water sources and landmarks like Hulse Springs, Cole Spring, and Board Cabin Spring indicates a history of localized settlement or seasonal usage common in the Great Basin. This 1970 field-checked survey preserves the exact locations of these vital desert resources, from Sage Hen Spring in the upper canyons to the drainage of Camp Valley Creek on the eastern edge of the quadrangle.