1972 Map of Bannion Spring

About this map

Bannion Spring and the surrounding high country of Iron County define this 1970s topographic study. The landscape is characterized by a stark division between steep, wooded slopes and the more level plains to the southeast. Water sources are the primary points of interest in this arid environment, with several named features like Rosebud Spring, Upper Trough Spring, and Lower Trough Spring providing critical infrastructure for cattle and wildlife. Drainage patterns are clearly marked through Pillie Creek and the long course of Marys Hollow. Human activity is primarily evidenced by a network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail that cuts through the northern canyons. These routes navigate the complex terrain of Negro Wilson Canyon and Liza Draw, showing how the local geography dictated movement through the high desert during this era.