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Old Maps of West Mercur, Utah for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of West Mercur. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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West Mercur, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Tooele Valley
    1885 Map of Tooele Valley
    1885 Tooele Valley
    1885 Print · USGS
    The valleys and ranges west of the Wasatch are captured here in the mid-1880s, showcasing the early mining and rail infrastructure of the region. Genealogists can trace early settlements like Grantsville, Ophir, and Stockton, or the route of the Utah and Nevada R. R.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1918 Map of Stockton
    1918 Map of Stockton
    1918 Stockton
    1918 Print · USGS
    Tooele County mining and ranching culture are caught in detail just before the close of the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines connecting Stockton and Ophir, as well as named family properties like Bales Ranch and Johnson Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Tooele, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Tooele, 1968 Print
    1953 Tooele
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tooele County is shown here in the 1950s, a vast landscape transitioning between the industrial growth of the Salt Lake Valley and isolated military testing grounds. Researchers can trace the routes of the Western Pacific railroad and locate historic outposts like Iosepa Ranch and St John Station.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Stockton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Stockton, 1957 Print
    1955 Stockton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mining camps of the Oquirrh Mountains and the sprawling military installations of the Tooele Valley meet in this mid-century survey. Researchers can trace the rail-to-mine network connecting Stockton and Bauer to high-elevation sites like Ophir and the Shooting Star Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Tooele, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Tooele, 1958 Print
    1955 Tooele
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tooele County and the Great Salt Lake are captured here during the mid-fifties, an era of burgeoning military testing and industrial mining. Researchers can trace the rail sidings at Salduro Station, the grounds of the Deseret Chemical Corps Depot, and the International Smelting Co facilities.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1979 Map of Rush Valley
    1979 Map of Rush Valley
    1979 Rush Valley
    1979 Print · USGS
    Tooele and Utah Counties during the late seventies reveal a unique transition from historic mining and ranching to modern military operations. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific Railroad past historic sites like Fairfield and mining camps such as Ophir.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1980 Map of Ophir
    1980 Map of Ophir
    1980 Ophir
    1980 Print · USGS
    Ophir and the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains are shown in the late 1970s as a landscape of intensive mining and military operations. Researchers can locate the Montana Mine and the extensive grounds of the Tooele Army Depot alongside local landmarks like Bates Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1993 Map of Ophir
    1993 Map of Ophir
    1993 Ophir
    1993 Print · USGS
    The mining heights of the Oquirrh Mountains meet the broad Rush Valley in this 1990s record of Utah's industrial and military heritage. Researchers can trace the extensive mine works around Ophir, find the Cemetery, and locate the Tooele Army Depot (South Area).
  25. 2023 Map of Ophir, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ophir, 2023 Print
    2023 Ophir
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Oquirrh Mountains and Rush Valley are shown here in modern detail, preserving the layout of historic mining districts. Genealogists and historians can locate several burial sites including Ophir Old Cem, Mercur Cem, and the remote Johnson Cem.
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