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1971 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Blue Mountain and the surrounding high-desert terrain of the Utah basin-and-range country are documented here during a 1971 field check. This arid landscape is defined by its water sources and mining potential, with early exploration marked by features like Iron Mine Spring and Bumblebee Spring. The presence of several Mine and Prospect sites along the western slopes of Iron Mountain suggests a history of mineral exploration focused on the region's namesake iron deposits.

Logistics in this remote area rely on a network of primitive tracks, including the Jockey Road and numerous stretches of unnamed Jeep Trail. Surveyors recorded small but vital infrastructure for ranching and industry, such as a Water Tank, a Corral, and the Mc Knights Well WT. The map captures the rugged boundary between Beaver Co and Iron Co, illustrating how the geography dictated the settlement and use of the high meadows and deep washes like Blawn Wash.