1886 Map of Pioche

About this map

Pioche serves as the focal point of this late nineteenth-century survey, situated at the head of a complex drainage and mountain system in eastern Nevada. The map illustrates the early settlement patterns of Lincoln County, showing the proximity of the mining-era hub at Pioche to nearby Bullionville and the agricultural community of Panacca. The terrain is characterized by a series of north-south oriented ranges, including the Pahroc Mountains and the Highland Mountains, which define the broad basins of Pahroc Valley and Desert Valley. Significant water sources, such as Hackberry Spring and Coyote Spring, are noted within the Meadow Valley Mountains, highlighting the vital locations of reliable water in this arid landscape. This edition, compiled from the Powell and Wheeler surveys, captures the area before modern infrastructure, detailing the pioneer-era connections through Dry Valley and Clover Valley toward the Utah border.