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1952 Map of Bull Mountain

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bull Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Bull Mountain and the eastern flanks of the Henry Mountains dominate this mid-century landscape on the border of Wayne and Garfield Counties. Published with cooperation from the Atomic Energy Commission, the survey reflects a period of exploration in this arid region, evidenced by scattered Mine and Prospect symbols along Copper Creek and Crescent Creek. Settlement is sparse, limited to the Fairview Ranch and the Granite Ranch (Site), highlighting the area's isolation during the early 1950s.

The topography is a network of arid drainages and distinctive geological formations, including The Block and Baking Skillet Knoll. Water sources are vital landmarks here, ranging from Poison Spring to the Dell Seep. The presence of the Granite Creek Trail and various unnamed unimproved roads suggests a landscape shaped by ranching and mineral prospecting, while large expanses like the Burro Desert remain largely untouched by infrastructure.