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1952 Map of Enoch NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Escalante Desert meets the rugged transitions of the Mud Spring Hills in this 1952 study of Iron County. Water is the primary driver of development and movement in this arid landscape, evidenced by the strategic placement of Norte Well, Stubbs Well, and numerous Windmill sites located along the valley floor. These watering points supported the livestock and ranching activities that defined the local economy during the mid-century era.

The topography is defined by the drainage systems of Mud Spring Canyon and Mud Spring Wash, which carve through the high ground of The Bald Hills. Notable geographic features such as Horse Hollow and Lost Spring Hollow provide insight into the natural corridors used for travel between the desert flats and the upland springs, including Mud Spring itself. This map offers a clear view of the ranching infrastructure before modern expansion, capturing the essential network of wells and washes.