1885 Map of Pioche

About this map

Pioche and its surrounding mining and ranching outposts define this high-altitude landscape of eastern Nevada during the silver mining booms of the late nineteenth century. The settlement at Pioche sits near Mt Ely, overlooking the deep north-to-south artery of Meadow Valley. The geography reveals a distinct pattern of isolated settlements such as Bullionville and Panacca clustered along the limited water sources of the high desert. Beyond these hubs, the terrain is dominated by a series of parallel ranges, including the Pahroc Mountains and Highland Mountains, which separate vast basins like Desert Valley and Pahroc Valley. Remote watering points like Hackberry Spring and Coyote Spring underscore the importance of vital springs for transit and livestock in the arid expanses of Lincoln County.