2014 Map of Ragged Top Mountain SW

About this map

Granite Springs Valley dominates this arid landscape in Pershing County, where the desert floor is defined by ancient alluvial patterns and intermittent drainage. The topography transitions south toward Copper Valley, revealing a classic Great Basin basin-and-range profile. Human presence is marked primarily by lonely desert tracks like Wild Ass Rd and Ragged Top Rd, which cut across the scrubland. The hydrologic character of the region is centered on the braided channels of Sage Hen Wash, a significant drainage feature that carves through the central portion of the map. This 2014 survey captures a moment in the modern management of this public land, showing the precise township and range boundaries that continue to define the geography of the high desert.