2011 Map of Placerites

About this map

Placerites sits at the junction of desert tracks and intermittent watercourses in this high-desert region of Pershing County. The landscape is defined by the eastern slopes of the Kamma Mountains and the winding path of Rabbithole Creek, which flows south toward the settlement. This 2011 survey documents the sparse but vital water sources essential for survival in this arid environment, including Outlaw Spring to the north and Corral Spring near the center of the quadrangle. Transportation through this remote terrain relies on the established 7 Troughs Rd, a route connecting historical mining and ranching interests. To the southwest, Cow Canyon and Cow Creek provide geographical breaks in the desert floor near Judges Springs. The map illustrates the contemporary footprint of a region historically tied to small-scale mining and livestock, where named springs remain the most critical landmarks on the USGS topographic record.