2011 Map of Scossa

About this map

Scossa sits at the northern edge of this high-desert terrain, where the topography is defined by the Antelope Range and its various water sources. In a region where reliable water dictated survival and travel, the map identifies numerous specific points such as Moonshine Spring, Cedar Springs, and Abel Camp Spring. These locations often served as critical nodes for early ranching and prospecting in Pershing County. The drainage of Rabbithole Creek carves through the southern landscape, while Pioneer Rd and Scossa Rd provide the primary historical access through the mountain passes. The concentration of named springs like Little Antelope Spring and Willow Springs suggests a landscape where small-scale human activity was tethered to these infrequent hydrologic features. The map also documents significant elevation points, including Imlay Summit and Antelope Summit, which mark the divide between the desert flats and the higher ridgelines.