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2014 Map of Clifton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Clifton is the central point of reference in this high-desert landscape of Tooele County, where the topography is defined by the steep rises of Montezuma Peak and Abercrombie Peak. The area's heritage is deeply tied to historical transit and resource extraction, evidenced by the path of the Overland Stage Trl and the Pony Express Rd cutting across the terrain. These routes reflect the mid-19th-century push for transcontinental communication and travel through the Great Basin.

Mining activity is indicated by specialized corridors like Clifton Mine Rd and Monocco Mine Rd, which lead into the complex canyon systems of Overland Canyon and Uiyabi Canyon. Water remains a vital, scarce resource marked by scattered points such as Minnehaha Spring and Skinner Spring. The map also captures the geological variety of the region, from the open expanse of Clifton Flat to the dramatic drainage of Willow Spring Wash, showing a landscape still shaped by its remote character and historical industry.