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1981 Map of Placerites

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Placerites
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Kamma Mountains dominate this Pershing County landscape, where the arid high desert terrain is punctuated by historical mining activity and critical water sources. Central to the map is Placerites, a small settlement location surrounded by evidence of early extraction, including numerous Mine sites, Prospects, and Borrow Pits scattered across the alluvial fans. This 1981 survey illustrates how geography dictated movement in this part of Nevada, with 4WD trails tracing the natural contours and connecting the few reliable water points.

Water features such as Rabbithole Creek, Corral Spring, and Judges Springs stand out as essential landmarks for desert navigation and livestock. To the north, Outlaw Spring and Cow Creek further define the drainage patterns of the range. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of the relationship between mineral exploration and the sparse, spring-dependent infrastructure of the Great Basin.