1885 Map of Pioche

About this map

The silver mining district centered around Pioche defines this 1885 reconnaissance survey of eastern Lincoln County. Published during a period of significant mineral extraction, the map illustrates the early industrial footprint of the region, specifically at Bullionville and the nearby agricultural settlement of Panaca. The topography is defined by the north-south alignment of the Pahroc Mountains and the Highland Mountains, with the Meadow Valley providing a natural corridor for movement through the arid terrain. While much of the landscape is dominated by expansive basins like Desert Valley, localized water sources such as Hackberry Spring and Coyote Spring appear as critical landmarks for travelers and early settlers. The eastern edge of the sheet documents the Nevada-Utah boundary line, situated amidst the high elevations of the Needle Mountains.