2014 Map of Rochester

About this map

Rochester and Lower Rochester sit within the high-desert terrain of the Humboldt Range in this modern survey of Pershing County. The map details a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, where features like Nenzel Hill, Independence Hill, and Gold Ridge overlook the mining-heavy district. The primary artery, the Lovelock-Unionville Rd, traverses the central part of the quadrangle, passing through Spring Valley Pass and providing a connection through the arid washes and basins. Water sources in this dry environment are noted by specific points such as McCarty Spring, Sage Hen Springs, and Mystic Spring, which historically supported the local mining operations and the settlement at Panama. Tracing the natural drainage reveals a network of canyons, including Rochester Canyon and Limerick Canyon, which flow into the larger Limerick Wash.