1989 Map of Emigrant Springs

Prospecting activity is evident throughout the terrain, particularly near the drainage of Devils Creek. The map records numerous industrial features including Mine Shafts, an Adit, and various unnamed Prospects, suggesting a period of intense exploration for mineral wealth. The geological intersection of Texas Canyon, Bell Canyon, and Dry Canyon creates a complex system of ridges and washes that dictated the movement of both livestock and machinery during the late twentieth century.