2014 Map of Placerites

About this map

Placerites sits within a landscape defined by the high desert topography of the Kamma Mountains, where water is a scarce and vital resource. In this 2014 survey, the drainage patterns of Rabbithole Cr and Cow Cr dictate the layout of the land, leading down toward the southern Cow Canyon. Historically significant water sources are marked throughout the area, including Corral Spring, Judges Springs, and Outlaw Spring, which have long served as essential markers in this arid Nevada territory. The presence of Seven Troughs Rd provides a primary corridor through the district, connecting the isolated settlement of Placerites with the broader township and range divisions of the Great Basin. This map illustrates the intersection of mid-century infrastructure and the enduring natural features that have shaped the mining and ranching history of Pershing County.