1959 Map of Barlow Gap

About this map

The Granite Mountains dominate the southern half of this landscape, creating a series of topographic bottlenecks and passes. Among these are Crilly Gap and the namesake Barlow Gap, which provide natural transit points through the high terrain. The area's mid-century ranching footprint is visible through family-named sites like Circle Bar Ranch, Clayton Ranch, and the Seven D Ranch. A notable point of historical interest is the Vide Homestead (Abandoned) located near McDougal Gulch, which, alongside an isolated Airstrip and Racetrack, suggests a landscape of remote self-sufficiency and utilitarian land use.