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2017 Map of Clifton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high desert landscape of Tooele County unfolds across this modern topographic survey, centered on the settlement of Clifton. The map documents the historic transportation corridors that once linked this region to the wider West, most notably the Pony Express-Overland Stage Trl and the associated Pony Express Rd. These paths navigate a complex terrain of deep drainages like Blood Canyon and Overland Canyon, providing a clear look at the spatial relationship between the historic mail route and the surrounding peaks.

Mining history is etched into the road network, with routes such as Midas Mine Rd and Monocco Mine RD leading into the foothills of the Clifton Hills. The map also identifies vital water sources in this arid environment, including Wild Goose Spring, Minnehaha Spring, and Willow Spring. Prominent summits like Montezuma Peak and Abercrombie Peak anchor the geography, serving as landmarks for researchers tracing the early industrial and transit history of the Great Basin.